Which of the following would be a probable result of reforming the Texas executive branch into a cabinet structure filled with the governor's appointees?
a. It would weaken the power of the governor.
b. It would establish a team approach that would cut down on the amount of political infighting.
c. It would increase the power of the legislature.
d. It would increase the instances of partisanship that inhibits the ability of the various branches to complete business.
Answer: B
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a. will eventually lose out to automation b. will gradually transition into skilled workers c. are victims of exploitation by wealthier countries d. will lose all gains in the next economic downturn
Which statement explains why the issue of access challenges the pluralist theory?
a. Pluralists assume that larger interest groups have greater access to fund-raising opportunities. b. Pluralists argue that access to government benefits should be evenly distributed to all interest groups. c. Pluralists argue that access to policy makers should be limited to those groups whose interests align with the public good. d. Pluralists assume that all groups have access to policy makers when some groups are actually shut out of the system almost entirely.