Texas was potentially much more attractive to settlers from the United States because land was free if one could obtain a government grant

Which one of the following is true with respect to federal budget deficits?

a. The deficit has been the same from year to year. b. Budget deficits are lower during presidential election years. c. The federal government has rarely run a budget deficit. d. Deficits were common in the 1930s but disappeared with World War II. e. Deficits have increased to more than $1 trillion in recent years.

When the top two candidates in a primary compete in a second primary for the majority of votes, it is called

A. a closed primary. B. an open primary. C. a run-off primary. D. a blanket primary. E. a caucus.