Explain why a candidate would decide to forgo matching funds in his or her quest for the presidential nomination. Is this a successful strategy?

What will be an ideal response?


Students' answers may vary.

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Judges and attorneys tend to like elections or appointments better than they do merit selection plans

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Courts play an important role in policy making because

a. statutes and constitutional clauses are often vague, requiring judicial interpretation.   b. the Constitution gives courts review power over taxation, separation of powers, and laws that impact individual rights.  c. courts have a higher approval rating than Congress or the president.  d. the Court can review the constitutionality of laws immediately after they are passed, acting as a “third house” of Congress.  

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___________ balances power by keeping government accountable.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is often cited as a cause for poverty in the developing world?

a. The vagaries of geography and demography b. Overdependence on the export of raw materials, such as coffee, tea, rubber, or copper, whose prices fluctuate more unpredictably than processed goods c. The carryover effect of the colonial period under the Europeans d. All of the above

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