Superdelegates are
a. convention delegates who have donated huge amounts of money to the party.
b. delegates whose votes count more than those of other delegates.
c. delegates to the Democratic National Convention who are not bound to vote for any particular candidate.
d. considered so because they are committed to a particular candidate.
e. delegates to the Republican National Convention who are not bound to vote for any particular candidate.
c
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a. Justices only applying legal findings to the law while still inserting their own preferences b. Justices only applying legal findings to the law, but when in the minority, inserting their own preferences c. Justices only applying legal findings to the law while intentionally inserting preferences of the president d. Justices only applying legal findings to the law without intentionally inserting their own preferences
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In analyzing ethnic conflict, political scientist John Mueller
a. argues that the minority that resorts to violence destroys the space for the moderate middle. b. argues that it resembles the Hobbesian war of all against all. c. argues that violent groups rarely achieve their ends by manipulating ethnic myths and fears. d. deemphasizes the role of symbolic politics. e. focuses on economic disparity between ethnic groups as the primary cause of violent conflicts.
When it comes to the use of lobbyists to promote the needs of local government, which is an argument not used by critics?
A) Local government advocacy is a responsibility best met by local elected officials. B) Taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for lobbyists. C) Money dedicated to lobbyists would be better spent on services and projects, especially when local governments face financial shortfalls. D) Local governments need additional leverage when it comes to combating unfunded mandates.