Efforts to curb influence-peddling through campaign donations had the unintended consequence of __________
A) the creation of the Federal Election Commission to monitor federal elections
B) the emergence of political action committees (PACs) that allowed private interest groups to
donate more money than individuals
C) limiting campaign donations by individuals and official political organizations
D) establishing a system of public funding for presidential elections
B
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The scientific world viewed Copernicus's understanding of the universe with __________.
A. full acceptance and approval B. complete rejection C. caution and interest D. religious outrage and condemnation
Followers of a corporatist ideology believe that
a. private enterprise is allowable, but business should be conducted for the greater benefit of the state. b. state power should be minimal, and private industry should be allowed to function with a minimum of interference. c. political power should be placed in the hand of corporations. d. militarism and anti-Semitism are the primary ways that a society should be shaped.
William McKinley is notable as
A. a politician swayed by the influence of party bosses. B. a relatively passive president. C. an active chief executive who reenergized the executive branch of government. D. a typical Republican, in that he wished to restrain the role and reach of the federal government.
What Laotian group did the U.S. support and arm in 1960?
a. The Hmong b. The Pathet Lao c. The Khmer Rouge d. The Viet Minh e. The Viet Cong