What is the purpose of "exploratory committees"?
A) They seek negative publicity on electoral opponents.
B) They are formed in order to determine if public policy is in agreement with public opinion.
C) Potential presidential candidates use them to assess the feasibility of making a formal declaration of official candidacy.
D) They represent the electoral equivalent of an ethics investigation.
E) They are committees appointed by Congress to assess the needs of Americans.
C
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A. unaffected B. less controversial C. lower D. higher E. flat
Oligarchs refer to a. wealthy individuals who gained ownership and control of important sectors of the Russian economy. b. party leaders
c. leaders of factions within the dominant party. d. regional leaders. e. policy advisers to the Russian president.
Statutory county judges are required to
A) be over 25 years of age. B) have four years experience as a judge or practicing attorney. C) be a licensed attorney. D) All of the above E) None of the above
The most common outcome of revolution has been
a. democracy b. prolonged instability c. authoritarian rule d. economic growth