A conservative is more likely to stress the role of the individual in poverty while the liberal is more likely to believe that poverty is caused by:

What was the rationale behind the framers' decision to have members of the U.S. Senate appointed by their respective state legislatures?

a. to minimize the effect of federalism b. to insulate the Senate from the tyranny of the majority c. to ensure legislative responsibility to the states d. to maintain Senate dominance over the House of Representatives

Assume that a convicted murderer who has been sentenced to death has asked the Texas governor to postpone his eventual execution. If this inmate has not previously made this request at least thirty days before, which of these would the governor need to legally grant this postponement?

a. recommendation from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles b. approval of the Texas Senate c. majority vote from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals d. approval from the Texas House of Representatives e. none of these