Some observers of Texas politics argue that potential voters feel discouraged by perceived insulation of elected officials and believe that the real brokers of politics and public policy in Texas are __________.
A. the governor and lieutenant governor
B. legislators and bureaucrats
C. the media and minorities
D. interest groups and campaign donors
Answer: D
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Which of the following statements is true of the advice and consent powers of the Senate?
A. The vice president appoints ambassadors of the United States with the advice and consent of the Senate. B. The Senate is obliged to confirm the president's nominees for the post of ambassadors. C. Nominees for the secretary of state first appear before the Judiciary Committee. D. The Senate has a somewhat freer hand with judicial appointments, because federal judges are expected to be loyal to the president. E. Senate confirmation is required when the president appoints justices of the Supreme Court.
Which of the following is NOT true concerning plea bargaining?
A. Innocent people may be persuaded to "cop a plea" B. The prosecution must satisfy the burden of proof for the more serious charge C. It is necessitated by the overcrowded state of the criminal justice system D. It allows many dangerous criminals to escape serious punishment
The Plessy decision occurred after 1950
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Venezuela is an ethnically heterogeneous country with a presidential system and a level of wealth that has been fluctuating above and below a per capita income level of $6,055 PPP USD. Although it has one of the longest records of democratic rule in Latin America, the democratic system has become increasingly fragile in recent years (indeed, many would argue that it is no longer democratic). In recent years the degree of party fractionalization in the legislature has increased and national income has fallen. In a sentence or two, what have you learned in this class that might explain the increasing fragility of democratic rule in Venezuela?
What will be an ideal response?