The civil rights movement, with an increased role for minorities in the Democratic Party, was a major factor leading to the development of a two-party system in Texas

For which of the following types of grants must state and local governments compete?

a. Formula grants b. Categorical grants c. Block grants d. Project grants e. Medicaid

Which of the statements about the 2008 elections is true?

A) The Obama campaign purchased ten times more advertising time than the McCain campaign. B) Senator Obama accepted public funds for the general election campaign and chose not to accept private donations. C) Senator McCain accepted $4 million in political action committee (PAC) contributions. D) The Obama campaign pioneered new ways for an individual to make contributions over the Internet. E) The amount of money raised by Senator McCain and Senator Obama for each of their campaigns differed by only $1 million.