The mere threat of a ______, either explicit or implied, gives lawmakers strong incentive to craft bills with the governor’s wishes in mind.

Which statement about Taiwan is NOT correct? a. It began to democratize in the 1960s

b. The Nationalist-imposed dictatorship deepened the divide between the mainlanders and the native majority. c. Its standard of living is higher than that of Britain and France. d. It is not a formally recognized independent country. e. It has always been ruled by the Nationalists.

Primary elections and caucuses are ways in which

A) delegates to national conventions are chosen. D) the president is nominated. B) state representatives are chosen. E) Democrats are chosen. C) superdelegates are chosen.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was designed to overturn which of the following?

A. integration B. Jim Crow laws C. nonviolent direct action D. the Fifteenth Amendment

Which of the following countries has the highest percentage of women in its national legislature?

a. United States b. Mexico c. Rwanda d. Australia