On average, incumbent senators are able to outspend their challengers by what ratio?
a. 2:1
b. 3:1
c. 5:1
d. 10:1
a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Tort reform deals with which of the following issues?
a) limiting the amount of money interest groups can give to candidates for public office b) limiting the amount of monetary damages a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit can recover in court c) limiting the number of terms elected officials can serve in office d) limiting the number of interest groups involved in Texas politics e) limiting the number of clients an attorney may represent in court
James Madison's solution to the problem of factions (special interests) has, in the modern policy process, actually contributed to the problem by
A. eroding the power of the mass media, thereby increasing the opportunity for group influence. B. resulting in greater divisions of power that allow special-interest groups more points of access and outsized influence in the policy process. C. weakening the legislative branch, thereby allowing groups to bully Congress into accepting their demands. D. eroding the strength of political parties, thereby increasing the opportunity for group influence. E. suppressing the claims of special interests, thereby making it more difficult for them to get their opinions heard by officials.
Financial problems in Thailand in 1997 led to a worldwide ______.
a. terror campaign b. seed shortage c. military confrontation d. economic crisis