Why do campaigns hire consultants?
a. Consultants tell candidates what they want to hear.
b. Consultants have specialized expertise that can help the candidate get elected.
c. Consultants only receive payment if the candidate wins the election.
d. Campaign consultants usually work for free.
Answer: b
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Which of the following statements about parties in Congress is accurate?
A. Strong political parties exist in the House, but party is weak in the Senate because there are few members. B. Article I of the Constitution dictates the establishment of political parties to make it easier to resolve differences between the chambers. C. Party leaders assemble and maintain party coalitions, but they need tools to encourage cooperation, and members have to sacrifice some independence. D. Organizational reforms have reduced the pressures on Congress so the parties do not play a very important role any more.
In Gomillion v. Lightfoot (1960), Justice ______________ stated, "that if the plaintiffs' allegations were proven" [regarding racial gerrymandering, it would be "difficult to appreciate what stands in the way of adjudging [the redistricting measure] invalid."
a. Felix Frankfurter b. William O. Douglas c. Tom Clark d. John M. Harlan, II
From 1990 through 2003, the relative importance of federal funding to state government in Texas grew. How would you describe the pattern of federal funding since 2003?
a) The relative importance of federal funding has continued to increase. b) Texas state government no longer accepts federal funding. c) Texas state government only accepts federal funding for programs related to controlling illegal immigration. d) The relative importance of federal money has somewhat declined. e) The state of Texas only allows local school districts to accept federal funding for school buildings.
Burning fossil fuels is the cause of global warming
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.