In 2009, nearly half of the eligible population had never married

Because Texas law does not require that the winning candidate in a primary election receive a majority of the votes, no runoff elections are held in the state

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

The passage of the Pendleton Act of 1883 had which of these effects?

a. It strengthened the autonomy of state legislatures b. It reduced the efficiency of the American civil service c. It severely undermined the system of political patronage d. It led to the creation of a vast network of executive agencies