Which of the following geographic areas is NOT a Democratic stronghold in Texas?

In general, which type of state is the most likely to spend the LEAST on social welfare policy?

a. A state controlled by the Republican Party, with weak party competition and a dominant liberal ideology b. A state controlled by the Republican Party, with weak party competition and a dominant conservative ideology c. A state controlled by the Democratic Party, with strong party competition and a dominant conservativeideology d. A state controlled by the Democratic Party, with strong party competition and a dominant liberal ideology

What area of the world, according to the text, will likely have an increase in American involvement in the next few years?

a. The Middle East b. Central America c. Asia-Pacific region d. Europe e. Africa