A bill passes the Texas Legislature with 90 percent of the vote in both houses. This is an example of a ______.

a. filibuster
b. plurality
c. supermajority
d. veto

c. supermajority

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a. States will pursue nuclear warfare if the benefits outweigh the costs b. States can engage in warfare because they know it will not escalate into a nuclear one c. States will never engage in warfare because it destabilizes the international system d. States will not engage in warfare because it might escalate into a nuclear war e. States will always fight one another

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Which statement about incumbency is most accurate?

a. Incumbents have a significant reelection advantage. b. Incumbents are prohibited from accepting campaign contributions from interest group members. c. Incumbents only leave office when pressured by party leadership. d. Incumbents only leave office when they are involved in a scandal.

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