The defining characteristic of a splinter party is
A. that it forms in response to a crisis.
B. that it attracts new citizens who previously had rarely voted.
C. that it forms around a single idea or candidate.
D. that it breaks away from an existing party.
E. its small size.
Answer: D
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a. has remained stable. b. has seen both houses change party leadership. c. has seen the House become nearly completely republican. d. has seen the Senate overwhelmingly controlled by the democratic party.
Which of the following is least likely to be supportive of redistributive policies?
A. a chamber of commerce B. a labor union C. a welfare rights organization D. none of the above would be likely to support redistributive policies
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Board of Trustees for an independent school district may establish all of the following guidelines EXCEPT ______.
a. hiring of teachers and administrators b. curriculum decisions c. discipline policies d. whether or not to follow state standards