Political machines acquired power by
A. ceding decisions to federal office holders.
B. delivering “good government” reforms.
C. soliciting votes and controlling elections in exchange for social services.
D. including both Republicans and Democrats in their coalition.
Ans: C. soliciting votes and controlling elections in exchange for social services.
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A. Benjamin Franklin; the free exercise clause of the First Amendment B. James Madison; the free exercise clause of the First Amendment C. James Madison; the establishment clause of the First Amendment D. Thomas Jefferson; the free exercise clause of the First Amendment E. Thomas Jefferson; the establishment clause of the First Amendment
The transition of an agency from guarding the public interest to defending the private interest is called _____
a. appropriation b. expropriation c. adaptation d. cooptation e. revolving door interests
When advocates are planning to visit a legislator, they should:
a. Approach the legislator as she leaves a legislative session. b. Show up to the office unannounced in order to “make a statement”. c. Approach the chief staff person first. d. Ask to speak only to the legislator, and not to their legislative analysts.
The Miranda warnings inform criminal suspects of their fundamental duties on their arrest
Indicate whether the statement is true or false