Most experiments have a _____ group for purposes of comparison. This group is not given the treatment or the same independent variable as the _____ group

Horace was a seasoned politician in Texas during the 20th century. Which of the following is the most likely reason for his gaining prominence in the national political stage at the time?

a. Texas was a two-party state with both parties alternating in power. b. Politicians in Texas were easily and routinely reelected by the voters. c. Governor James Hogg's agrarian policies had brought Texas into focus nationally. d. Politicians in Texas followed a bipartisan method of selection to committees.

Which are both true for most politicians?

A) They think practically and are skeptical of power B) They seek popularity and hold firm views C) They offer single causes and think abstractly D) They seek accuracy and offer long term consequences