As head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Rahm Emmanuel is credited with producing a Democratic majority in the House in __________
a. 2006
b. 2008
c. 2010
d. 2012
ANS: A
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A. the Sugar Act, which imposed a tax on sugar. B. the Stamp Act, which taxed legal documents and newspapers. C. duties on glass, lead, and paint. D. a tax on tea. E. an income tax.
Under the electoral system designed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, elections for the State Duma were completely based upon
A. proportional representation voting. B. single-member-district voting. C. multiple-member district voting. D. a complex system combining both proportional representation and single-member- district voting.
How did the American Psychological Association classify homosexuality up until the year 1973?
a. A moral weakness b. A mental disorder c. A form of pedophilia d. A sin
Political scientists believe that groups give campaign contributions to candidates seeking office in hopes of gaining access. Which of the following statements best describes the meaning of access?
a. It is an open door through which a group's lobbyists can influence the details of legislation. b. It is the ability of an interest group to control the votes of an official on major pieces of legislation. c. It provides interest groups with the opportunity to have their own officials appointed to important positions in the government. d. It guarantees that elected officials will always support the position of the interest group e. It gives elected officials the cash they need to buy information from think tanks.