Often cited as among the best of all contemporary constitutions, the 1845 Texas Constitution was noted for its straightforward and simple form

Robert Gordon argues that in the relationship between the federal government and local governments in educational policy,

a. there is a fundamental contradiction between setting broad national goals and giving communities freedom to achieve those goals. b. there is no fundamental contradiction between setting broad national goals and giving communities freedom to achieve those goals. c. the federal government should provide funding for schools, and the local governments should set the standards for the schools. d. the local governments should provide funding for schools, and the federal government should set the standards for the schools.

Success at politics requires which of the following?

A. gridlock B. bargaining C. majority leadership D. constituent support