In recent years, states in which region have elected leftist presidents committed to changing course away from free-market capitalism and toward a socialist philosophy with more state-owned industries?
A) Latin America
B) East Asia
C) Sub-Saharan Africa
D) Eastern Europe
Answer: A
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Discuss the rapid increase in campaign costs in Texas, and describe the implications of the high costs for contemporary campaigns. How have PACs influenced elections in recent years, and what are the problems associated with them?
What will be an ideal response?
What is the bandwagon effect?
a. The public pays more attention to candidates who poll well during the fall and the first few primaries. b. A candidate surges in the polls due to a rise in popularity. c. The media pays more attention to candidates who poll well during the fall and the first few primaries. d. The media (newspapers) endorses a specific candidate who polls well during the fall and the first few primaries.
The influence of the legislature in foreign policy is most pronounced in which area?
a. Military decisions b. Deployment issues c. Judicial challenges d. Budgetary power
Which of the following is NOT one of the responsibilities given to top state prosecutors and district attorneys?
a. Following up on criminal investigations of the police b. Deciding which cases to bring to trial c. Negotiating with defense attorneys d. Acting as the governor's lawyer in the cases that go to trial