The Senate has rejected ________ of the 132 Supreme Court nominations sent to it

What is the main effect the rise in advocacy groups in recent years has had on political parties and their candidates?

a. Political parties have had additional sources for campaign funds. b. It has made campaigns more manipulative and less honest. c. Advocacy groups have distorted issues and confused voters. - d. It has pushed them into more ideological and partisan directions.

Opinion polls regularly show that most Americans believe ________

A. taxes are higher in other industrialized nations B. all taxation policies are fair and equitable C. taxes are too low D. taxes are too high