What factors explain why most Texas House and Senate seats are what political scientists call noncompetitive?

What will be an ideal response?


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a. none b. eight c. two d. four e. six

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The taxes collected by the national government of Elantio, an Asian country, are allocated to its states for providing public welfare services. This scenario exemplifies the concept of _________.

A. fiscal federalism B. preemption C. secession D. competitive federalism

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The text suggests that elections are decided by __________ voters.

A. "clothespin" B. ideological C. prospective D. retrospective E. sociotropic

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The president of the senate:

a. appoints committees and guides proposed legislation. b. guarantees that all bills which are introduced will pass. c. is the senator that has the most years of experience in the senate. d. is not subject to being influenced by lobbyists, because he or she is in charge of the senate.

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