What case is considered by some to be the equivalent for women's rights of the Brown v. Board of Education case for African Americans?

Senatorial courtesy ________

a. gives a senator a role in appointing judges b. means that questioning judicial nominees follows committee seniority c. played a role in confirming judges inthe nineteenth century but is no longer practiced d. refers to senators not criticizing one another during floor proceedings e. requires the president to ask permission of Senate leadership before making nominations to the federal bench

According to the authors of the textbook, under what circumstances will Texas adopt an income tax?

A) When the proportion of retired Texans increases by at least 30 percent B) When the business community decides that an income tax is necessary for the state's economic survival C) When the voters are tired of paying property taxes D) When there is a Democrat in the governor's office, a Democratic lieutenant governor, and a Democratic Speaker of the Texas House E) When there is a confluence of all of the factors listed above