What is known as an agreement among members of a society to form and recognize the authority of a centralized government that is empowered to make and enforce laws governing the members of that society?
a. a government
b. an incorporation
c. a social contract
d. a monopoly
e. a political party
c
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During the years of one-party Democratic domination in Texas, interest groups __________.
A. were weak because they were controlled by Republicans B. were especially powerful C. were responsible for nominating candidates for statewide office D. ran the day-to-day business of government
Political parties serve to
A. bring numerous candidates for office under a common label. B. offer the public a choice between policies and leaders. C. allow a coalition of common interests join together for a political purpose. D. offer citizens a choice in the direction of their government. E. All of these answers are correct.
A system of taxation in which higher-income groups pay a larger percentage of their incomes in taxes than do lower-income groups is called __________
a. flat taxation b. means-tested taxation c. progressive taxation d. proportional taxation
Special sessions of the Texas legislature called by the governor are limited to a maximum of ____ days
a. 10 b. 30 c. 50 d. 60 e. 90