Citizens in Russia generally believe that the current regime is the Soviet regime that preceded it

The overall tax system in Texas _____

a. falls much more heavily on the rich than on the poor b. falls more heavily on the middle class than either the rich or poor c. relies on pay-as-you-go taxes that are equitable to all groups d. falls disproportionately on poor and middle income earners e. is financed by voluntary taxes such as sin taxes on optional items like cigarettes and the Texas Lottery

Of the following statements, which is true about party machines?

A. Party machines are characterized by a high degree of leadership control over member activity. B. Party machines do not use tangible incentives to recruit members. C. Party machines help to solve the problem of voting fraud. D. Party machines cut down the number of patronage jobs in government. E. Party machines enforce electoral reform and encourage competition.