There is a consensus that terrorist acts can be done only by subnational groups or clandestine agents

Which of the following is a political linkage that can be used to understand why poverty in the United States only barely declined during recent periods of strong economic growth?

a. Poor people have little initiative, even in good economic times. b. Religious organizations typically cut back their charity programs during good economic times. c. Public opinion opposes government programs that seem to redistribute income. d. The national government has not created major programs to eliminate poverty.

The lieutenant governor, Speaker of the House, and other members of the legislature authorize special research projects to help in the drafting of bills through the

A) Legislative Budget Board. B) Senate Research Center. C) House Research Organization. D) Texas Legislative Council.