According to a 2006 Texans for Public Justice study, the Texas Supreme Court
A. is about twice as likely to hear cases filed by large contributors.
B. is more than seven times more likely to hear cases filed by large contributors.
C. is less likely to hear cases filed by large contributors.
D. is no more likely to hear cases filed by large contributors.
Answer: B
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Which of the following is an oversight body for the U.S. Congress?
A) The Office of Management and Budget B) The Congressional Committee on Rules and Administration C) The Congressional Judiciary D) The Joint Congressional Committee on Standards and Conduct E) The Congressional Budget Office
What has happened to the coattail effect in recent years?
a. It has been ignored by mainstream political scientists. b. It has decreased in importance due to declining party ties. c. It has become completely nonexistent because of declining party ties. d. It has remained roughly as powerful as before.
Which of the following groups is/are excluded from permanent immigration to the United States?
A. foreign anarchists B. foreigners who present a health risk C. foreign nationals perceived to be political extremists D. foreigners perceived to be security or terrorist threats E. All of these answers are correct.
All of the following were used by southern states to keep African Americans from voting EXCEPT
a. use of intimidation and threats of violence. b. requiring the payment of a poll tax prior to voting. c. passing laws that stated that former slaves and children of slaves could not vote. d. using difficult literacy tests when African Americans sought to register. e. none of the above.