Which of the following is the most powerful institution in the British political system?
a. the queen
b. the House of Lords
c. the House of Commons
d. the Senate
c.
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Noncompetitive districts lead to reduced voter turnout and are a result of what?
a. gerrymandering b. social rootedness c. the governor d. the media
According to the section, "The Function of Parties in America", which of the following IS NOT one of the _____ goals for a political party?
a. Creating a home for diverse groups to build a voting base and educating voters on political party views. b. Influence policy making at the local, state, and national levels. c. Control private business to fund future elections. d. Generating excitements for elections. e. Win enough elections to control various government bodies.
FOMC-implemented changes in the federal funds rate generally affect which of the following?
A. consumer loans for things like automobiles and credit card purchases B. the interest rate at which manufacturers can borrow money for investment in their own businesses C. the rate at which the federal government can repay its debts D. the amount of reserve cash a bank must keep on hand E. corporate loans for investment in the bond market
Statements that damage someone's reputation are called:
a. obscenity b. fighting words c. libel or slander d. hate speech