The most visible instrument that parties use to formulate, convey, and promote public policy is __________
a. its organizational structure
b. its constitution
c. its platform
d. its procedural document
c
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Each state in the United States has as many electoral votes as__________
A) it has senators and representatives B) its number of political parties C) it has representatives of Congress D) its number of major cities E) its number of counties
In 1968, Herbert Packer defined two different models of criminal justice policymaking. Which of the two models advocates that control of criminal behavior is the most important function of the criminal justice system?
a. crime control model b. due process model c. innocence model d. guilt assumption model e. Pennsylvania model
What incentive exists for the governor to make appointments in between legislative sessions?
a. The appointee will not require confirmation until the next session. b. The appointee will not require any confirmation by the Texas Senate. c. The appointee will be able to serve two consecutive terms. d. The governor can seek confirmation from the Supreme Court of Texas rather than the Senate. e. The appointee will only require a majority approval by the Senate to continue serving
Under restrictive federalism, which of the following is true?
a. The federal government is prohibited from creating unfunded mandates. b. States are granted authority to act only when the federal government allows it. c. States have tight control over local governments. d. Authority is shifted from the federal government to the states.