Running for public office has become increasingly expensive. To try to level the playing field and diminish the role of private money, most states
a. have banned PACs and forbidden direct contributions from corporations, labor unions, and other specialinterest groups in state elections
b. have given up trying to limit the influence of soft money and PACs because of the U.S. Supreme Court'sruling in Buckley v. Valeo.
c. now provide public financing for all major elections.
d. limit contributions and many now provide for public financing.
d
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d. In terms of GDP, China has grown faster than other rapidly developing countries. e. GDP per capita in China is low when compared to more developed economies.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) facilitating and advocating public debate of the issues, thus increasing voter awareness B) calming public furor over certain events C) advocating for the government's favor D) fulfilling the government's needs E) advertising for private companies
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a. It takes time for lawmakers to understand complex policy issues. b. Increased time in office leads to corruption. c. Newer legislators bring in fresh ideas for policy changes. d. It is far more expensive to bring in new lawmakers than it is to keep the existing ones.