______ are budget allocations made outside the normal budget cycle to cover shortfalls during the fiscal year.

Which state was critical to George W. Bush's election victory over Vice President Al Gore in 2000?

a. California b. Florida c. Montana d. Colorado

If one concedes the concept of the gender gap as true, an American woman is more likely to vote in an election for the ______ candidate.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).