How do PAC contributions differ from independent expenditures?
a. PAC contributions are given to congressional candidates, whereas independent expenditures are given to judicial candidates.
b. PAC contributions are given to candidates in federal elections, whereas independent expenditures are given to candidates in state elections.
c. PAC contributions are given directly to candidates, whereas independent expenditures are given to political parties.
d. PAC contributions are given directly to candidates, whereas independent expenditures are not given to candidates.
d
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a. town meeting. b. straw poll. c. primary election. d. majority rule. e. Athenian democracy.
What has been the result of the War Powers Resolution?
A) It has mostly been ignored, and the courts have not weighed in on its validity. B) It was mostly ignored until members of Congress sued and obtained a court order to force the president to abide by the law. C) It has been followed to the letter. D) It was vetoed by the president, and Congress failed to override the veto. E) It has been followed carefully by Democratic presidents but ignored by Republican presidents, and Supreme Court cases are pending.