Who sought to overturn Maine's amendment of its Human Rights Act?
a) Supporters of gay rights b) Supporters of the death penalty c) Opponents of gay rights d) Opponents of the death penalty
c) Opponents of gay rights
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By linking diverse segments of the population to government, political parties contribute to the __________ of government.
A. gridlock and obstructionism B. homogeneity and efficiency C. size and cost D. stability and legitimacy
Mass confidence in Congress
a. is the lowest of any institution. b. is higher than Presidential approval. c. is at an all-time high. d. is rising since 9/11.
Interest groups often file friend-of-the-court briefs as a way of influencing court decisions
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What vote threshold must be reached for the legislature to approve new taxes or raise fees?
A. a plurality B. a simple majority (50% + 1) C. a supermajority of 55% D. a supermajority of two thirds