Electors are chosen from ______.
a. the public at large
b. a state’s congressional delegation
c. a slate of state legislators
d. party leaders and loyal activists
d. party leaders and loyal activists
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Texas voters' ignorance of government and the issues plays right into the hands of __________.
A. the Capitol press corps B. special interests C. the political parties D. political candidates
Which of the following accurately reflects public opinion on Obamacare?
A. In 2009, people packed town halls to protest its enactment, and in 2017, people packed town halls to protest its repeal. B. In 2009, people overwhelmingly favored its enactment, but by 2017, nearly everyone called for its repeal C. In 2009, people overwhelmingly favored its enactment, and in 2017, people packed town halls to protest its repeal. D. In 2009, people packed town halls to protest its enactment, and in 2017, people cheered for its repeal. E. None of these are correct.
Which of the following is NOT a power of the presiding officers of the legislature?
A) assigning bills to committees B) recognizing members on the floor C) appointing the chairs and members of the conference committees D) interpreting laws and giving advisory opinions
Which of the following is a true statement about the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?
A. Both factions distrusted the power of state governments. B. Federalists were pessimistic about human nature, and Anti-Federalists were more optimistic about human nature. C. The Anti-Federalists preferred a nonelected judiciary and indirectly elected president. D. Both factions wanted to ratify the Constitution but they disagreed on the timing and urgency of ratification.