Which individual keeps close contact with all members of his or her party, counts votes for key legislation, prepares summaries of bills, and acts as a communications link within the party?

Which of the following would be most likely to motivate a voter to self-identify as an independent?

a. major national scandals involving members of both parties b. respect for the Founding Fathers, who were not members of any political parties c. the desire to participate in politics by being polled more often d. the desire to sabotage the other party by voting for poor candidates in open primaries

Responding to complaints from the states and seeking to reduce federal government power in state matters, President Nixon began using this type of grant.

A. block grants B. state grants C. categorical grants D. corporate grants