Why did the number of interest groups accelerate after 1971?
What will be an ideal response?
The Federal Election Campaign Act was passed in 1971, which opened the door for political action committees to serve as fundraisers for interest groups.
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David, a university student, moved from Tarrant County to Hays County in August of the academic school year in an election year. For David to vote in the upcoming November election in Hays County, he must __________.
A. re-register with his new address at least 30 days before the election B. have voted in the preceding primary election C. call the local political party of his choice to obtain a ballot at least 30 days before the election D. send a registered letter to the elections division of Tarrant County notifying them of his move at least 30 days before the election
The Framers of the Constitution did not create a direct democracy because
A) it wasn't the best way to resist manipulative politicians. B) direct democracy had never been used before. C) the people had expressed support for a government similar to a monarchy. D) they were worried about the efficiency of ballot counting mechanisms. E) they believed the rights of the minority would be suppressed by the dominating majority.
One of the biggest challenges facing the United States in regards to Syria is
A) ?how to decide which rebel groups should receive weapons since some are supported by terror groups. B) ?how to address the attack on the U.S. embassy in September 2012. C) ?how to investigate allegations of chemical weapon use on the Syrian people by the Assad regime. D) ?how to restrict Russia's involvement in resolving issues in Syria. E) ?whether to support the government of President Assad.
What group was established in 2005 by Brunei, Chile, New Zealand, and Singapore?
a. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations. b. The Trans-Pacific Economic Partnership. c. The Asia Cooperation Dialogue. d. The Asian Development Bank.