Mexican policy was successful in destroying the large Knights Templar, Gulf, and Zeta cartels, but ______________ increased dramatically as numerous, smaller cartel offshoots fought for control of territory.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
drug-related violence
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Why do state term limits often hinder state independence from the federal government?
a. Term limits encourage lawmakers to take more federal money. b. Too many people are elected without sufficient understanding of state laws. c. New legislators are more susceptible to corruption. d. Lawmakers have to leave office before they can gain the expertise needed for genuine deliberation and to protect state prerogatives. e. The federal government can pressure inexperienced lawmakers more effectively.
If the states are truly becoming laboratories of democracy:
A. the individual citizen will have to play a role in shaping public policy. B. the role of the individual citizen must become smaller. C. the individual citizen will not need to play a role. D. none of the above
The Texas tax system is relatively inelastic
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Explain the role that majorities, minorities, elites, and interest groups play in the American political system. Does the American political system adequately balance the rights of minorities with the rule of the majority? Does it afford the people sufficient voice in the government, or does it place too much power in the hands of the elite?
What will be an ideal response?