popular acceptance of the right and power of government or other entity to exercise authority
What will be an ideal response?
legitimacy
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A) Unobtrusive observation. B) Carefully constructed measures. C) Carefully trained research assistants. D) The selection of one or more specific control groups.
During the last seventeen days of the legislative session, the Texas House may consider only those bills that
a. have not been considered previously. b. have been adopted by the Senate. c. have received previous House approval. d. Both options B and C are true. e. reaches the floor at any time.
Interest groups perform which of the following functions in the American political system?
A) They engage in intergroup conflicts. B) They perform a watch dog function but are banned from initiating ideas. C) They initiate ideas and perform a watch dog function. D) They have replaced political parties in the electoral system. E) Their ability to influence has been diminished due to stricter lobbying regulations.
Why is the growing Hispanic population politically important?
A. Hispanics are more likely to vote on issues, rather than affiliate with a political party. B. Hispanics are more likely to affiliate with a political party than to vote on particular issues. C. Hispanics have the highest rate of new voter registration of any ethnic group. D. Hispanics have the highest rate of voter participation of any ethnic group. E. Hispanics give the majority of their support to Democratic candidates.