Which statement does NOT strengthen the case against private campaign financing?
a) Private campaign financing undermines democracy. b) In 1992, the better-funded candidate won in 71 of 90 cases in the House of Representatives when none of the candidates was an incumbent. c) Politicians often do favors for those who contribute to their campaigns. d) Retiring politicians tended to have the same voting patterns before and after announcing their retirement
D
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a. campaign flyers b. radio c. public speeches d. door-to-door campaigning
The Fourteenth Amendment ensured that the a. states had an equal voice in the debate about citizenship
b. states could not infringe on the rights of citizenship. c. federal government could not infringe on the rights of citizenship. d. federal government would yield to the states on matters concerning citizenship.
The best way for Federal Reserve Board officials to help boost a stagnant economy is to
a. raise interest rates so that banks can earn more money on the loans they provide to individuals and businesses. b. lower interest rates so that banks can provide more loans at cheaper rates to individuals and businesses. c. take money out of circulation so that the dollar becomes more valuable. d. raise the reserve requirement, restricting the amount of cash and negotiable securities that banks must have on hand.
All of the members of a party within a legislative chamber are a ______.
a. PAC b. committee c. coalition d. caucus