What impact does the complexity of congressional procedures have on efforts to pass new legislation?
A) The process is generally fast, and allows limited opportunities for opponents.
B) The process is slow, and allows opponents many opportunities to block passage.
C) The process is fast, and allows legislators to react quickly to issues.
D) The process is slow, but allows little opportunity for opposition.
E) It has no effect on the policy process.
B
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Which of the following is characteristic of county governments in Texas?
a. At the center of county government is that county’s justice of the peace. b. All counties use a patronage system when hiring employees to assist county officials. c. Elected officials include the commissioners court. d. The commissioners court hears cases with a judge and jury. e. County budgets are proposed by the comptroller.
Barbour and Wright believe that the public's use of media personalities as opinion leaders is an example of ______.
A. agenda setting B. persuasion by professional communicators C. priming and framing D. reducing politics to sound and fury