Advocates of the "top-two" primary hoped it would result in the election of less partisan (or more moderate) officials who would be more amenable to compromise
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A. Internet sources are where you should start, as they are extremely helpful and provide the most up-to-date, informative, and trustworthy coverage B. reading works that you know are contrary to your typical views on a subject can be very motivating. They can highlight issues of debate that you might find compelling to enter C. never use local sources (newspapers, websites, etc.) because their coverage is too parochial and often inaccurate D. beware of using resources from past courses. Faculty will not want you to turn to previous classes and look at suggestions of "topics for further study," even if you show them the source of your ideas E. all of these
Which of the following is true of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)?
A. It was replaced by the 60-year-old program known as Aid to Families with Dependent Children. B. States under TANF are given lesser flexibility in administering welfare policies. C. States under TANF have to spend most of their welfare dollars on monthly cash payments to families. D. It strengthened work requirements for recipients and limited the time that families can receive benefits. E. States under TANF can use only public bureaucracies to administer welfare but not private agencies.
Which of the following has allowed for the emergence of influential pressure groups in states such as Texas?
a. Strong governors who hold considerable power over the legislature are more susceptible to interest group influence. b. Strong political parties can only emerge through coordination with various interest groups, and as a result, the groups hold considerable influence. c. Weak political parties in a state are less able to coordinate their activities and are prone to factionalism, off of which interest groups feed. d. Weak education systems limit the political knowledge of a state's population, which results in interest groups gaining considerable influence.
Congress lowered the threshold for the income tax in 1942 in order to
a. fund the Federal Reserve. b. raise the inflation rate. c. secure the money needed to fund Social Security. d. reduce the deficit created by the New Deal. e. pay for the war effort.