The ability of groups to use their influence to obtain and maintain favorable government policies is known as __________.

A researcher studies the relationship between political attitudes and income. The researcher finds that those with higher income are more conservative. However, income tends to vary with age (i.e. the older one is the higher the income on average)

The results of the study are A) Scientifically proven. B) Valid. C) Confounded. D) An example of an ex post facto fallacy.

The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) was

A. created by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 B. abolished by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 C. created by the Texas Legislature in 1995 D. part of the original Medicaid program