Which of the following describes the term “soft money”?
a. a way that interests can spend money on candidates without being restricted by federal law
b. support for candidates by lobbyists that is not disclosed
c. political action committee contributions to lobbyists
d. material incentives that interest groups provide to their members
a. a way that interests can spend money on candidates without being restricted by federal law
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Which of the following statements is true of the Legislative Budget Board (LBB)?
a. The LBB begins to construct the budget using the Biennial Revenue Estimate from state agencies. b. The LBB is chaired by an elected member of the Senate Committee on State Affairs. c. The LBB's plan is introduced only in the Senate and not in the House. d. The LBB and the governor have the power to impound funds without having to call a special session.
Which statement is a criticism of county governments' use of the spoils system for hiring? a. It can lead to unqualified people holding county jobs
b. It can contribute to a high turnover rate, as new elected officials bring in their own people. c. The employees may represent only a narrow group of people in society. d. The employees may represent only one political party, since their bosses are elected in partisan elections. e. All of these are criticisms.