Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Wealthy individuals are much more likely to turn out to vote than are poor individuals.
2. According to “balance theory,” midterm loss is explained by voters who hold the president’s party responsible for unpopular policies.
3. The Republican Party tends to find its highest levels of support in urban areas.
4. The Supreme Court case Buckley v. Valeo held that campaign contributions and spending are considered free speech
5. PACs may raise campaign money but are not permitted to donate it directly to candidates.
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. False
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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