Riding a wave of enthusiasm for the New Deal,
a. Republicans enjoyed a unanimous House (435-0) for more than a decade.
b. Republicans went on to dominate politics between 1932 and 1992.
c. Democrats enjoyed a unanimous Senate (100-0) for nearly three decades.
d. Democrats went on to dominate politics between 1932 and 1968.
e. Democrats did not return to dominate politics until the 1960s.
d
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A. Both the Texas legislature and Governors Perry and Abbott supported all rights women received under the Roe decision. B. Although the Texas legislature voted in favor of new abortion restrictions, both Governors Perry and Abbott vetoed that legislation. C. Although Governors Perry and Abbott called for more stringent regulation of abortion clinics in Texas, the Texas legislature was unable to pass such legislation. D. Both the Texas legislature and Governors Perry and Abbott passed and signed into law new abortion regulations that negated some of the rights protected by the Roe decision.
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A. Capital punishment B. Restrictions on access to abortions C. Social welfare programs D. Military interventions abroad E. Legislation restricting the rights of homosexuals
Which of the following statements about the presidential cabinet is most accurate?
A. The power of cabinet members has increased in recent decades, as presidents depend on them more and more to keep the ever-growing federal bureaucracy functioning. B. The cabinet, which originally consisted of 15 departments, now consists of 25. C. The president is constitutionally required to hold regular meetings with his or her entire cabinet. D. The two broad duties of cabinet members are to advise the president and administer their departments in accordance with administration policy. E. The president has typically relied most on three of the cabinet members-the heads of defense, commerce, and education.
What did the experiences of walnut growers and poultry men in 1959 illustrate about the success of interest groups?
A. Groups developed in response to economic development, so there would be competition. B. Small groups with intense interests have an organizational advantage. C. Large groups with diffuse interests have an organizational advantage. D. The universe of interest groups was biased toward those who had money and resources.