One thing highlighted in relation to the countries studied in this text is _____________, which are important historical moments when political actors make decisions that shape institutions and future outcomes
a. precipitating events
b. critical junctures
c. catastrophic moments
d. crucial points
e. critical crossroads
b
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What is the goal of non-voting participation?
a. to influence the content of bureaucratic regulations b. to influence the decisions of elected officials c. to influence the opinions of federal judges d. to influence the recruitment of candidates by the political parties e. to influence the selection of primary dates by the states
Managing the state bureaucracy is generally left to the ________
A. legislature and its appointees B. private administrators hired to supervise the agencies C. governor's staff and department heads D. staff of the attorney general and comptroller
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Texas legislature?
a) The Texas House has 31 members elected for two-year terms while the Texas Senate has 150 members elected for four-year terms. b) The Texas House has 150 members elected for four-year terms while the Texas Senate has 31 members elected for two-year terms. c) The Texas House has 435 members elected for two-year terms while the Texas Senate has 100 members elected for six-year terms. d) The Texas House has 150 members elected to two-year terms while the Texas Senate has 31 members elected to four-year terms. e) The Texas House has 435 members elected for two-year terms while the Texas Senate has 100 members appointed for two-year terms.
If a member of Congress followed the advice of Edmund Burke, that member would vote according to
A) the concept of the instructed delegate. B) the wishes of the majority of that member's constituency. C) that member's own judgment of what constitutes the general welfare. D) that member's perceived self-interest. E) the preference of the military establishment.