In Texas the trend in recent years has been to expand the staff of the governor's office. Who was the first Texas governor to use a professional staff of advisors?
A. John Connally
B. Bill Clements
C. Dolph Briscoe
D. George W. Bush
Answer: A
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The characterization of the __________ as the "party of the people" became more pronounced in the 1930s, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt launched his New Deal programs in the midst of the Great Depression
a. Democratic Party b. Independent Party c. Libertarian Party d. Republican Party
Politicians tend to ignore __________
a. those who participate— b. the wealthy c. nonvoters d. business interests
In the 1800s, French political elites set out to establish a French
nation by: a. gaining the support of local communities to legitimize their political authority through elections. b. mobilizing people to go to war against Germany to fight and die for their country. c. creating a shared identity among its people through a common language and creation of national symbols. d. fostering economic development through the building of roads and railways.
Which of the following is NOT one of the minimum services the American government has provided its citizens since the 1930s?
A. Guarantee a minimum wage B. Pass laws for safer work environments C. Provide universal healthcare D. Give unemployment compensation E. Establish retirement pensions