Which of the following does NOT reflect a change in state legislatures in recent decades?
A. Higher salaries
B. More effective committee systems
C. Move toward longer annual sessions
D. Growth of staff support
E. Longer terms in office
E
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A definition of poverty that requires determining a minimum level of nutrition, shelter, clothing and health is known as
A. an absolute definition B. a relative definition C. a psychological definition D. all of the above E. none of the above
Adam Smith contributed to the development of the classical liberal view by arguing that _____
a. the social contract does not apply to relations between states b. wealth had to be evenly distributed for the economy to function optimally c. self-interested individuals operating in a free market context benefit society with their greed d. democratic governments have a responsibility to promote democracy in non-democratic nations
The “party organization” refers to one part of a connected three-part system that is
a. composed of those voters who identify with the party and regularly vote for its nominees. b. dedicated to electing the party’s candidates. c. only the party that is affiliated with the majority of the population. d. an alliance of current officeholders cooperating to shape public policy.
Successful interest groups and their representatives try to cultivate long-term relationships with
A. foreign ambassadors. B. legislators and government officials. C. federal judges. D. business leaders. E. police commissioners and chiefs of police.