The Supreme Court case of Buckley v. Valeo
A) ruled that political action committees (PACs) are illegal.
B) modified the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974 and opened the way to independent expenditures.
C) ruled that the use of soft money in a national campaign is illegal.
D) ruled that the use of independent expenditures in a national campaign is illegal.
E) was overruled by a subsequent Supreme Court case.
B
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a. adopting expedited processing techniques b. restricting the jurisdiction of the intermediate appellate courts c. adding additional courts d. hiring more judges
What is necessary to end a filibuster or a close debate on an issue?
a. senatorial vote b. 3/4ths vote of members c. cloture vote d. ending vote
In a country with a __________ system minor parties play a much more significant role in electoral politics.
A. horse-race B. single-member-district with a plurality C. proportional representation D. plurality representation
According to Figure 11.3, which of the following is true of third party and independent candidates on U.S. House district ballots since 1992?
a. There have been more third party and independent candidates than in the past. b. There have been less third party and independent candidates than in the past. c. The level of third party participation has remained constant with past levels. d. Many districts have actively discouraged third party and independent candidates. e. All districts have had at least one third-party or independent candidate since 1992 .