Tea Party candidates running on the Republican ticket in 2010 demonstrated Duverger's Law:
that minor parties in a first-past-the-post system will usually converge with a major party.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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What is the primary mechanism for lobbyists to influence a member of Congress?
a. filing amicus curiae briefs b. organizing protests and demonstrations on Capitol Hill c. providing technical information on policy issues d. offering them money to vote a particular way
The Asian newly industrializing countries have proven that __________.
A. it is nearly impossible to rise out of poverty B. it is possible to rise out of poverty C. sustainable economic growth is possible despite high corruption levels D. sustainable economic growth is possible through import substitution
All together state governments process nearly 35 million legal cases per year, which constitutes _________ of the nation’s litigation
a. 10 percent b. 25 percent c. 95 percent d. 65 percent e. 78 percent
What describes the pattern of interest group involvement in electoral activities in Texas?
A. Interest groups are primarily concerned with supporting their "friends" rather than with ideological purity. B. Interest groups typically focus on a wide range of political issues. C. Interest groups spread their support widely across all legislators evenly. D. Interest groups regularly run candidates for office under the groups' labels.