Discuss the relationship between candidates and their parties today. How has that relationship changed in recent decades? What roles have candidates assumed for themselves? How do they fund their campaigns? In what ways do they remain dependent on the party structure? How do they win the nomination of their party? How have super PACs and 527 groups and similar organizations affected the way in which campaigns are funded?
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Which of the following statements about voting and elections in Germany is NOT correct?
a. Voter turnout in Germany has historically been rather high. b. Germany has historically had fairly stable electoral allegiances. c. There is an increasing danger that Germany's multiparty system might result in inconclusive elections. d. Coalition government has been the norm in Germany because no party has been able to capture an absolute majority. e. Voter turnout in Germany has historically been on par with that of other West European countries.
A _____________ is formed by a group whose participants each pay a monthly sum and are able to request the month’s pool of money for assistance with education, home payments, or business endeavors.
A. community credit union B. rotating savings and credit association C. community development financial institution D. family housing fund
Which of the following is a compulsory social indemnity program that gives individuals a legal right to benefits in the event of certain occurrences that cause a reduction in their income?
A. Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program B. Aid to Families with Independent Children C. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program D. Earned Income Tax Credit Program
What feature makes the U.S. health-care system distinct from those of most other countries?
A. universal coverage that our citizens enjoy B. the significant involvement of many for-profit companies and providers of care C. the greater focus on preventive care D. the more extensive government involvement