Because the numbers of Americans who identify with the Democratic and Republican parties are closer than they have been for a long time, which of the following has become more important to candidates in recent elections?
a. grassroots caucuses
b. campaign financing
c. independent leaners
d. active partisans -
c
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Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding the judicial powers of the governor?
a) The governor has sole authority to pardon anyone convicted of a crime. b) Upon the recommendation of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the governor can grant a reprieve, postponing the implementation of punishment for a crime. c) The governor can appoint and remove state judges. d) The governor, with the approval of the state legislature, can pardon anyone convicted of a crime. e) None of the above
U.S. dollars earned through the sale of oil are also known as ______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Years ago, when Congress imposed very high tax rates on high incomes, it provided for more loopholes in the federal tax system. These loopholes:
A. brought the profits earned by government employees under the nontaxable bracket. B. enabledangel investors to invest directly in businesses. C. enabledinvestors in oil and gas wells to increase their taxable income. D. allowed interest groups to give soft money to political parties. E. enabled many wealthy individuals to decrease their tax bills significantly.
Which of the following characteristics affect the power of an interest group?
a. The degree of necessity of group services and resources to public officials b. Legitimacy of the group and its demands with the voters c. Political cohesiveness of its membership d. All of these choices.