Explain what the author means when he asserts that the debates at the Constitutional Convention were between the "haves" and the "haves" over their regional interests, and not between the "haves" and the "have-nots."
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. The delegates possessed a blend of experience and learning. They were not representative of the population-they were elites.
2. As propertied elite, the framers were looking out for their own interests. They wanted to avoid instability and rebellion.
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a. Candidates can legally accept contributions directly from labor unions. b. No restriction is made on contributions for the judicial and senatorial races. c. Individuals must join political action committees to be eligible to contribute. d. The source of campaign contributions can be found at the Texas Ethics Commission website.
The decision of representative democracies to hold regular, free, and competitive elections represents
a. an imperfect solution to the problem of delegation. b. the perfect solution to the problem of delegation. c. an imperfect solution to the problem of transaction costs. d. a perfect solution to coordination problems.
How might lobbying Congress be similar to lobbying the courts?
a. Both involve lobbying related to pending legislation. - b. Both involve use of PAC contributions to gain access to decision makers (i.e., legislators and judges). c. Both are examples of the "inside game.". d. Both typically involve grassroots lobbying.
Who was a prominent Texan who became well known due to her televised role in the impeachment of Richard Nixon?
a. Barbara Jordan b. Isadore Callaway c. Oveta Culp Hobby d. Vanessa Leggett