The ________ clause is vague, but gives the national government a very broad grant of power to carry out its responsibilities.

The Texas Constitution requires that all gubernatorial appointees (except personal staff)

A) be supported by the senator from their home district. B) be confirmed by a simple majority vote of both houses of the legislature. C) be confirmed by a two-thirds vote of the Texas Senate. D) resign any private employment they have at the time of their confirmation.

Explain why a candidate would decide to forgo matching funds in his or her quest for the presidential nomination. Is this a successful strategy?

What will be an ideal response?