As a result of redistricting after 1965, political influence in the legislature passed from ______.
A. the south to the north
B. rural to urban interests
C. junior to senior legislators
D. the legislature to the governor's office
Answer: B
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What is a major limit on majoritarianism, as suggested by the text?
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Who was elected president of Russia in March of 2000?
A) Mikhail Gorbachev B) Vladimir Kryuchtov C) Yitzhak Rabin D) Boris Yeltsin E) Vladimir Putin
The most popular form of government among Texas cities in the ________ form.
a. commission b. strong mayor-council c. council-manager d. weak mayor-council