What are the two key leadership positions in the Texas legislature, and what are the key powers of each position?

How might an interest group seek to influence the judicial branch?

a. through letter-writing campaigns addressed to particular judges - b. by publishing editorials in major newspapers stating their views on cases c. by getting involved in the appointment of federal judges d. by testifying before congressional committees

Though democratic republic is the term most commonly applied to the United States' form of government, apply what you know of one non-democratic form of government (totalitarianism, authoritarianism, oligarchy, or aristocracy) and describe politics in the United States under that form of government.

What will be an ideal response?