The ________ committed themselves to achieving socialism without resorting to violent revolution and dictatorship.

The Federal Reserve System is responsible for all of the following except ______.

A. lending money to member banks at discounted rates B. buying and selling treasury bonds C. ensuring that banks are in compliance with regulations D. setting the tax rates for local and state economies

Why did the influence of minority interest groups increase in Texas beginning in the 1970s?

A. because business and professional groups recognized the importance of entering into coalitions with minorities B. because more minorities began identifying with the dominant Democratic Party C. because state law changed to require equal time to testify before legislative committees for representatives of all interest groups D. because more minorities began getting elected as a result of single-member, urban legislative districts