Which of the following statements about the FEC is FALSE?
a. It is an independent agency in the executive branch.
b. It administers federal laws dealing with campaign finance.
c. It regulates the use of money in State and local elections only.
d. It places limits on campaign expenditures and contributions.
Ans: c. It regulates the use of money in State and local elections only.
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a. Civil law and criminal law b. Federal law and district law c. Civil law and federal law d. State law and criminal law
In civil rights cases, judges tend to
A) forge ahead of public opinion. B) rule on the basis of what is moral and right, not politically correct. C) stay very close to the prevailing public opinion. D) deviate from the majority perspective. E) challenge stare decisis.
Which region of the state has the largest proportion of African Americans?
a) the Border region b) the Central corridor c) East Texas d) West Texas e) the Valley
Which of the following is NOT true of Texas campaign finance regulations for state offices?
A) Restrictions on donation amounts apply only to some judicial candidates. B) There are no limitations on contributions for candidates. C) State legislatures may not lobby for clients before state agencies. D) Treasurers of campaign committees are required to file periodically with the Texas Ethics Commission.