Which of the following is characteristic of county governments in Texas?

a. At the center of county government is that county’s justice of the peace.
b. All counties use a patronage system when hiring employees to assist county officials.
c. Elected officials include the commissioners court.
d. The commissioners court hears cases with a judge and jury.
e. County budgets are proposed by the comptroller.


c. Elected officials include the commissioners court.

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Which of the following is true of interest groups?

A. They are usually disorganized and chaotic. B. They consist of a group of people sharing diverse interests. C. Their influence on the government is limited to the use of direct methods. D. They pursue their goals in every branch of government. E. Their influence on the government is limited to the use of indirect methods.

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Discuss the major characteristics of the political socialization process through which Americans acquire their political opinions.

What will be an ideal response?

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According to the U.S. Constitution, ______.

a. state constitutions supersede federal law b. state constitutions are coequal with the federal constitution c. federal law supersedes the federal constitution d. state law supersedes federal law e. the federal constitution supersedes all other state laws and state constitutions

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