Texas taxpayer dissatisfaction and anger in recent years has been mostly due to __________.
A. an increase in grocery sales tax rates
B. increases in ad valorem property taxes, particularly school taxes
C. changes in business taxes
D. the severance tax
Answer: B
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A. Parliament is unicameral, which is the case in Britain and Canada. B. The leader of the party with the most seats in parliament becomes prime minister. C. Parties are organized around traditional castes rather than on the basis of issues. D. Most parliaments are elected based on a cumulative voting system.
The rationale for appointing judges rests upon the value of judicial independence and isolation from direct political involvement
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following is NOT required for an effective presidential pocket veto?
A. The president sends a message to Congress explaining why the bill should not become law. B. The president does not sign the bill. C. The president has waited 10 days. D. The bill was passed at end of the legislative session. E. Congress has adjourned.
The legislative branch of the U.S. government includes which of the following?
a. the Senate b. the Supreme Court c. the president d. the vice president