Which of the following questions is least likely to be asked during "horse race" coverage of an election?
a. How much thought have you given to the positions of Candidate Y in the upcoming election: quite a lot or only a little?
b. In a head-to-head race between Candidate X and Candidate Y, whom would you vote for?
c. Which candidate, Candidate X or Candidate Y, is showing the most momentum right now among women voters?
d. Do you believe that Candidate X is in the best position to win this election?
a
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How much influence do you believe interest groups have over policy outcomes? As indicated in the textbook, journalists point out the fact that legislators who receive large PAC contributions often vote to please their donors
On the other hand, political scientists explain that PACs often give money to legislators who support their agendas. What is your opinion? Provide evidence to support your argument. What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is the typical route for a constitutional amendment?
a. proposal by two-thirds of both houses of Congress, and ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures b. proposal by two-thirds of both houses of Congress, and ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures in special convention c. proposal by Congress in a national convention called at the request of two-thirds of the states, and ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures d. proposal by Congress in a national convention called at the request of two-thirds of the states, and ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures in special convention e. proposal by Congress that is then put forward to the public through a referendum