When the Citizens United decision was handed down, a flood of corporate cash was expected to enter the political system. The ruling did result in more corporate and union spending, but far less than anticipated because__________
A) many companies were reluctant to take stands that might alienate a large number of customers
B) many companies were running losses as a result of an economic recession
C) political parties refused to accept money from private corporations and unions
D) political parties wanted a more reliable source of funds to finance their ongoing political campaigns
E) political parties used significantly less money for campaigns
A
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a. party identification b. voter identity c. electoral socialization d. platform identification
Nebraska is the only state with a unicameral legislature
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The term ______ refers to the existence of an unsatisfactory set of conditions for which relief is sought.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A(n) __________ is a type of government in which one person with unlimited power rules
a. autocracy b. republic c. unified government d. oligarchy