In the case Buckley v. Valeo, the Supreme Court upheld contribution limits as a way to
a. avoid real or apparent bribery.
b. control campaign fraud.
c. encourage political participation.
d. level the playing field for third parties.
e. spur public deliberation.
ANS: A
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a. Constables at the county level are appointed by the county sheriffs. b. The Texas constitution authorizes one constable for each precinct in each county. c. A sheriff can be called upon to maintain law and order in more than one county. d. Both sheriffs and constables in the counties are elected to three-year terms.
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a. Evidence-based practice. b. Evidence-based policy. c. Evaluation-based policy. d. Evolution-based practice.
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a. They have common interests and see that there is strength in numbers. b. They are unwilling or unable to employ an in-house or contract lobbyist on their own behalf. c. Such associations allow individual companies to keep an eye on what their competitors are doing. d. Membership in a trade association is rewarded by certain important tax breaks.
What is meant by “inalienable rights”?
a. Inalienable rights are absolute. b. Inalienable rights cannot be taken away by the government and cannot be given away by the people. c. Inalienable rights cannot be regulated by the state. d. Inalienable rights are accorded to illegal immigrants. e. Inalienable rights must be earned before a person can be a citizen.