Political strategists believe that presidential elections will normally be won or lost in _______________states.

Why have there recently been fewer opportunities for presidents to cast pocket vetoes?

A) Congress has remained in session virtually throughout the entire year. B) There have been too many potential override situations as the government has become more partisan. C) Pocket vetoes must be done in secret, and it has become too difficult to hide any of the workings of the government from the press. D) Nearly all of the past few presidential pocket vetoes have been overridden, so most presidents are not interested in the potential for failure. E) Pocket vetoes have generally proven ineffective.

Which of the following is true of the 2010 ruling Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission?

A. The Supreme Court raised the limit of the amount in controversy from $20,000 to $40,000 in diversity cases. B. The ruling unauthorized cities and counties from passing local zoning or housing-construction laws. C. The Supreme Court determined that the government may not ban political spending by corporations in elections when the spending is undertaken independently of the campaigns of individual candidates. D. The Supreme Court declared 501(c)4 organizations invalid and prohibited political parties from accepting any funding from these organizations. E. The ruling explicitly covered unions and nonprofit groups.