The term nation-state refers to the merging of smaller countries with different cultural values under the rulership of a larger, dominant nation

Under what conditions is public opinion less likely to play a role in shaping government policy?

a. when an issue is highly visible b. when an issue is buried in complexity and obscurity c. when people have reliable and understandable information about an issue d. when an issue affects the lives of people directly

Many blame television sound bites for __________

A) the trivialization of politics B) the spread of false information C) corrupt political campaigns D) the rise of social media

Two events in the early twentieth century solidified the position of the Democrats in Texas politics -the institution of party primary reforms and

A) ?the Great Depression. B) ?the Populist revolt. C) ?the overwhelming support for Sam Houston. D) ?the Industrial Revolution.

Convicted criminals cannot have their sentences increased when a new law calls for tougher penalties due to a prohibition against __________

a. habeas corpus b. ex post facto laws c. bills of attainder d. writs of certiorari