In the context of Brazil, and more generally Latin America, the term populism refers to
a. allowing "the people" to determine the basic political processes and principles of governance.
b. relying upon the political support of regional strongmen to rule.
c. promising labor unions specific wage guarantees in order to gain their political support to keep them from forming communist groups to challenge the government.
d. gaining the political support of previously disenfranchised sectors of society, often through manipulation and demagogic appeals.
e. expanding the right to vote.
d
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What can tax-exempt issue advocacy groups (527's) do under the new campaign finance laws?
a. Raise and spend unlimited amounts of soft money. b. Specifically advocate the defeat or election of a candidate for office. c. Spend no money on television or other advertising. d. Contribute a maximum of $2,000 to any candidate for office. e. Contribute a maximum of $100,000 to the national committees of the major parties.
The president negotiates treaties with foreign nations, but to become authorized, they must be ratified by ___________________________.
a. a two-thirds vote in the Senate b. a majority vote in the Senate c. a two-thirds vote in the House d. a majority vote in the House and Senate