In the case of Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission, the Supreme Court ruled that __________
a. unions and corporations could spend money from their general treasuries on federal elections, although they could not give money directly to candidates
b. political action committees could spend unlimited money on federal elections
c. individuals, but not unions and corporations, could spend unlimited money on federal elections
d. unions and corporations could give money directly to candidates
a
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The size of the sample needed to achieve a specified level of power can be computed on the basis of pilot data with a process called
A) Distribution analysis. B) Sample analysis. C) Power analysis. D) Depth analysis.
The logic of lobbying is ______.
A. that people who want to influence government decisions quickly recognize the advantages of banding together and asking powerful friends to help out B. that people who want to influence government decisions quickly recognize the advantages of paying someone to seek influence on their behalf C. that people who want to influence government decisions quickly recognize the advantages of working alone to minimize conformity costs D. nonexistent. It does not make sense to lobby on behalf of policies that affect your life
In 1997, Congress refused to ban pornographic materials from the Internet for fear that to do so might violate the freedom of speech protected by the First Amendment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which term best describes the symbiotic relationship among interest groups, congressional committees and subcommittees and administrative agencies?
A. policy windows B. policy networks C. iron triangles D. rusty triangles