Vermont became the first state to allow civil unions of same-sex couples, which allowed them
a. all the legal rights and benefits of marriage.
b. legal standing as married couples in other states.
c. the right to marry.
d. to apply for federal compensation for past discrimination.
e. to sue other states for similar standing.
ANS: A
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In a 2012 Harris poll, a majority of respondents felt too much influence on Washington was held by
a. labor unions. c. "big companies.". b. the media. d. trade associations.
What was an outcome of the Trade Act of 1974?
A)It established the Council of Economic Advisors. B)It mandated the development of the annual Economic Report of the President. C)It created the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. D)It conferred fast-track authority to the president for the first time.
Presidential elections typically bring out around ________ more eligible voters than midterm elections.
A. 15 percent B. 5 percent C. 45-50 percent D. 35-40 percent E. 25-30 percent
Most candidates running in a general election have an incentive to move toward the __________
a. far right of the party line b. far left of the party line c. ideological extreme of the party d. ideological center