A group of people that includes those who hold office and those who help get and keep them there is referred to as a ______.

Units of local government that are limited to those governmental structures and powers specifically granted by state law are known by which of the following terms?

a) home-rule units of local government b) general-law units of local government c) commissioners' court d) independent school district e) special district

What is one of the strongest arguments in favor of allowing people under 21 to vote in the United States?

a) Eighteen year-olds were deemed old enough to be drafted into military service. b) Young people have been less susceptible to communist influences. c) Young people vote the same way their parents do, so it will have little effect on the electorate. d) Young people tend to be more conservative, so should be granted suffrage.