What is the name of the practice where the winning political party dispenses government jobs?
A. rotation in office
B. political graft
C. spoils system
D. merit system
Answer: C
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Asymmetrical federalism refers to
a. a situation that developed in the 1990s in Russia where some subnational governments had greater or lesser power than others. b. the constitutional provision that allows the central government to replace governing institutions of subnational governments. c. the principle that federal law takes precedence over regional law in Russia. d. the constitutional provision that allows the federal legislature to overturn regional laws. e. the idea that political power in Russia rests at the subnational level.
Which of the following is not one of the responsibilities of the state party chair?
a. Certifying election runoff winners to the state convention b. Presiding over state executive committee meetings c. Appointing delegates to the national convention d. Calling the state convention to order e. Handling requests of statewide candidates on the ballot
The ability to access busy officials, pitch cogent rationales for one's case, and trade infusions of cash in return for positive action on an issue are all key elements of successful lobbying
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What does intensity contribute to the success of an interest group?
a. Intensity often leads groups to advocate for more than they can realistically get, and the final result is that they get nothing. b. Intense interest group members often scare away other potential members with less intense beliefs. c. Politicians are more likely to listen to a group showing intensity. d. Intensity weeds out the free riders in a group, resulting in a more heterogeneous group.