"Texas's relatively conservative, pro-business set of policy practices is often referred to as what?"
Answer: A pragmatic center
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Constitutional civil liberties apply
A. equally to all persons in the United States. B. to all persons in the United States, with some exceptions for immigrants. C. to all persons in the United States, with some exceptions for women. D. differently, depending on the state. E. differently, depending on age.
When the National Rifle Association wants to prevent new restrictions on firearms, its members shower Congress with letters, e-mails, faxes, and phone calls, and this is an example of what kind of lobbying?
a. grassroots b. insider c. astroturf d. natural
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The veto power is the result of congressional rule-making rather than being required by the Constitution. 2. Veto overrides are a rare occurrence. 3. Most presidents never use their veto power to block congressional legislation. 4. The president is constitutionally required to issue a signing statement for each bill he signs into law.
In the twentieth century, the government expanded its role in protecting workers. Which of the following statements is NOT true about this expansion?
a. It included the establishment of minimum standards for unemployment insurance and insurance against workplace injuries, although these benefits and eligibility requirements vary dramatically by state. b. These programs for workers are primarily distributive in nature. c. It included expanded regulation of pension systems. d. The United States offers fewer guarantees to its workers than do other advanced democracies. e. These protections receive less public support than do programs to assist the poor.