Which of the following is an example of an interest group that is powerful without having a large number of members, but that does have members with high social status and significant economic resources?
A. The National Rifle Association (NRA)
B. National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
C. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
D. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
E. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Answer: B
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a. still more departments. b. superagencies c. a "kitchen" cabinet. d. a cabinet.
Unlike elected Presidents, state governors generally:
A. do not have line item veto power. B. lack the power to pardon or grant clemency to criminals. C. lack appointive power. D. share executive power with other elected officials. E. are allowed to be in that position for an unlimited period of time.
Why did delegates Gouverneur Morris of Pennsylvania and John Rutledge of South Carolina favor a strong central government?
A) They felt any change would be for the better. B) They preferred the British monarchical model of government. C) ?They hoped for financial gain for their respective states. D) They were hoping to be appointed as president and vice president. E) ?They believed the common people incapable of self-government.
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A) ?HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death among Texans age 25-44. B) ?The number of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is declining in Texas. C) ?Texans age 15-24 account for the majority of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). D) ?Fewer Texans with HIV are surviving over time.