Which of the following statements is true of the attempt to revise the constitution of Texas in the 1970s?
a. The revised constitution did not meet the approval of the voters.
b. The document prepared by the revision commission was rejected by three votes.
c. The proposed revisions did not make any changes to the structure of government.
d. A constitutional convention was scheduled to prepare the first draft.
Answer: B
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a. arbitration b. conference c. standing d. appropriations
Which of the following best describes the "strategic Congress" model of foreign policy behavior?
a. Greater levels of activity and assertiveness lead Congress to challenge the president for foreign policy influence. b. Relative inactivity and compliance with presidential preferences reflect the acquiescent Congress more involved in domestic policy than foreign policy and more likely to defer to and support the president. c. Greater activity is combined with less assertive behavior, indicating a Congress cooperating with the president to achieve foreign policy goals over which there is substantial consensus. d. A combination of less activity but greater assertiveness suggests a Congress that selects its battles carefully but is willing to challenge the president when it is interested.