What was one of the consequences of the 2014 midterm election?

a. It provided the Republicans with an opportunity to quickly repeal and replace President Obama’s signature legislative achievements.
b. It reinforced Democratic majorities so that President Obama was able to pivot from his signature legislative achievements and pursue new ones on climate change.
c. Republicans built large enough majorities in both the House and Senate so they would be able to easily override any vetoes President Obama might issue.
d. While Republicans would not have enough votes to reverse President Obama’s signature legislative achievements, voters loudly and clearly repudiated the President.


d. While Republicans would not have enough votes to reverse President Obama’s signature legislative achievements, voters loudly and clearly repudiated the President.

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Which of the following best describes the term majoritarian voting?

a. A third-party candidate receives a majority of the votes.  b. The pressure to conform to one's political party when voting.  c. The candidate wins only with the support of a majority of voters.  d. The candidate with most votes wins, regardless of majority.   

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Adopting the county's budget and setting the property tax rate is the duty of the county

A) sheriff. B) tax assessor-collector. C) treasurer. D) commissioners court.

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When an appellate court remands a case, it:

a. affirms the lower court's decision b. reverses the lower court's decision c. returns the case to the lower court d. submits the case to a higher court e. shifts the case to another appellate court

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The "horse-race" coverage of a campaign tends to focus on the candidate's schedule

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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