Why do veteran members of Congress tend to be more effective than freshman members at getting their bills passed?
What will be an ideal response?
There are a variety of factors at play, including veteran members tend to be more specialized and are experts in their field, they have more experience with the legislative process, they know key office holders and are more skilled at deal-making/bargaining, and they tend to be more patient and willing to work within institutional rules and norms.
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How did the 1836 Constitution of the Republic and the state constitution of 1845 differ from the current Texas Constitution of 1876 in terms of the executive branch? Explain the historical reason for the reshaping of the powers of the governor by the current Texas Constitution.
What will be an ideal response?
Researchers have shown that parents are especially influential in transmitting attitudes to their children about two social classifications. What are they?
a. gender role and race b. norms and peer identity c. race and the self d. stereotypes and status
__________ is a good example of congressional casework
a. Analysis of an incumbent's policy positions prior to a debate b. Analysis of water quality within a district c. Helping a constituent with the Veterans Administration d. Giving political speeches at a political party
Which of the following is true in psychological research?
A) The independent variable is usually a response variable. B) Assigned independent variables are usually stimulus variables. C) Manipulated independent variables are usually organismic variables. D) The dependent variable is usually a behavioral variable.