Former members of the Texas legislature __________
a. are forbidden by state law from serving as lobbyists
b. are rarely viewed as effective lobbyists since they know little about the policymaking process
c. are more likely to become lobbyists than are former members of most other state legislatures
d. are not required to register with the Texas Ethics Commission before lobbying state government
Answer: c
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It is often difficult for congressional party leaders to control rank-and-file members of Congress because
A. members of Congress have independent electoral bases in their districts and states. B. members of Congress receive the vast bulk of their campaign funds from nonparty sources. C. members of Congress don't spend much time in Washington. D. Options A and B are true. E. None of the above is true.
The responsible party model ______.
a. weakens the link between voters and officials b. makes it easier for voters to hold parties accountable for their actions c. causes campaigns to be less negative d. makes legislatures less divisive e. decreases political efficacy