Reforms in Texas's tort law that make it more difficult to win punitive damages against a business and reduce the maximum amount of damages that can be awarded reflect the power of the _____
a. Christian Right
b. Texas Oil and Gas Association
c. local Chambers of Commerce
d. Texans for Lawsuit Reform
e. Texas Trial Lawyers Association
d
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Which of the following is not essential when writing a conceptual definition?
a. The number of characteristics included b. The variation within a measurable characteristic or set of characteristics c. The subjects or groups to which the concept applies d. How the characteristic is to be measured
In order to be successful and effective, a democracy relies upon which of the following important assumptions?
A) Political parties will always identify the best issues for government to address. B) Citizens have the necessary information and skills to be able to understand political issues and provide informed input. C) Citizens do not know what they want, therefore political parties are formed to structure the decisions for the voters. D) Most citizens are incapable of making clear and rational choices in elections. E) Only those citizens who are literate and have shown that they understand the issues should be allowed to vote.
Before a rule or regulation can be adopted, the Administrative Procedure Act of 1946 requires administrative agencies to
a. obtain an advisory opinion about the constitutionality of the rule or regulation from the Supreme Court. b. publish the rule or regulation in the Federal Register and hold public hearings if anyone objects to it. c. invite lobbyists to comment privately to the leadership of the House and Senate on the rule or regulation. d. obtain prior approval of the specifics of the rule or regulation from the Joint Committee on Regulation in Congress.
The length of time for the average sound bite for presidential candidates has shrunk to less than _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word