Which statement would be illustrated by the success of an interest group?
a. Citizens who are willing to get organized, inform themselves, and spend time talking to politicians can sometimes influence policy.
b. Wealthy special interests always win in the legislative process.
c. Groups can influence government without being organized or particularly excited about their issues.
d. By definition, all lobbyists are paid high salaries and serve special economic interests.
e. Most Texas legislators are avid bicycle riders.
a
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A style of federalism in which the states and national government act as equals with independent spheres of authority is
A. fiscal federalism. B. mandate federalism. C. New Deal federalism. D. cooperative federalism E. dual federalism.
Which of the following statements is true of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education?
a. It is an organization that works on a profit basis. b. It defends civilians who lack basic education. c. It is only applicable to school campuses. d. It is a progressive organization with a set of relaxed rules. e. It defends students confronting restraints on their freedom of speech on college campuses.
Which amendment addresses the rights not explicitly mentioned elsewhere in the Constitution or the Bill of Rights?
a. The Ninth Amendment b. The Tenth Amendment c. The Eighth Amendment d. The Sixth Amendment
Reagan's strategy in the budget battle of 1981 was to
A. focus on specific controversial programs and leave remaining programs at current spending levels. B. pass a May budget resolution that called for further cuts in most programs. C. form a consensus of liberals and conservatives. D. get Congress to vote for a total package of cuts before it voted for particular cuts. E. reduce party leaders to a subordinate role in the process by insisting on particular cuts on the front end of the process.