How did Texans react to the Sharpstown Scandal of the early 1970s?
a. They replaced all the top executive officials in an election.
b. They boycotted state elections in 1973 and went on strike for 2 weeks.
c. They sponsored a court case to the U.S. Supreme Court against the Governor.
d. They replaced almost half of the members of the 1973 legislature.
Answer: D
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. Congress. B. the bureaucracy. C. the mass media. D. the president and the executive branch. E. the Supreme Court.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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