Which of the following would demonstrate institutionalized power?
a. the U.S. Supreme Court striking down a law as unconstitutional
b. the majority of Americans being in agreement on a major issue in an opinion poll
c. a large corporation using its influence to receive generous tax breaks
d. a significant increase in consumer confidence
a
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The administrative rule-making process merits attention by citizens because formal administrative rules
a. Have the force of law. b. Don't have the force of law, but they guide administrative practice. c. Consist of rulings from state supreme courts. d. Both a and c
Texasisthe__________ largeststate inthenation in terms of landmass
a. first b. second c. third d. fourth
Why are interest groups an important subject of study in American politics?
A. They are always successful in getting their demands met by government. B. They provide a venue for citizens to participate in government. C. Most lobbyists eventually serve in Congress. D. They determine what issues get covered in the media.
What is the policy director's job?
A.) performs a variety of strategic and managerial tasks, from fund-raising to staffing a campaign B.) develops the candidate's stance on crucial issues C.) works with candidates to identify likely contributors to the campaign and to arrange events and meetings with donors D.) brings the campaign message to voters by creating handouts and all forms of media ads E.) uses focus groups and other methods to help develop campaign strategy by identifying the candidate's strengths and weaknesses and revealing what voters care about