The small number of senators, as opposed to the large number of representatives, has allowed each senator to ________ over policy outcomes
A) ?exert individual influence
B) ?remain mostly immune from party pressure
C) ?have little influence
D) mostly ignore
E) ?exert party influence
A
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a. They were more open on race and worried about their jobs during the financial crisis. b. They wanted to rebel against their parents, who voted for McCain and Romney, respectively. c. They were worried about high taxes and same-sex marriage. d. They had lost faith in the Republican party.
Which of the following statements about citizens' levels of trust in the media is accurate?
A. The overall level of trust has decreased in most Western democracies. B. Level of trust in the media is higher for those who identify as Republicans and has declined for those who identify as Democrats. C. The overall level of trust in the U.S. has remained relatively stable since its founding. D. The overall level of trust has slightly increased in most Western democracies.
Which of the following was a consequence of the spoils, or patronage, system?
a. The federal bureaucracy was staffed with people who often lacked expertise. b. There was low turnover in the federal bureaucracy between presidential administrations. c. There was little government corruption. d. Voter turnout was lower.