What is a supermajority?
a) A powerful group of politicians b) A proportion of votes greater than a simple majority c) At least four-fifths of the total vote d) At least three-quarters of the total vote
B
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Phoebe is a citizen of Texas with overtly liberal political views who prefers to read free blogs to keep herself informed of political developments. Which political website is she most likely to follow?
a. Morning News b. Texas Monthly c. Texas Tribune d. Burnt Orange Report
Which of the following is a way that collective problems in politics are solved?
a. third parties b. political machines c. personal politics d. interest groups
When a manager delegates, he or she should be sure
a. to hold subordinates accountable for results but leave the selection of technique up to them. b. that authority and responsibility are vague. c. that instructions are subject to interpretation. d. to tell the subordinate how to do the task.
When the Citizens United decision was handed down, a flood of corporate cash was expected to enter the political system. The ruling did result in more corporate and union spending, but far less than anticipated because__________
A) many companies were reluctant to take stands that might alienate a large number of customers B) many companies were running losses as a result of an economic recession C) political parties refused to accept money from private corporations and unions D) political parties wanted a more reliable source of funds to finance their ongoing political campaigns E) political parties used significantly less money for campaigns