Successful lobbying starts with the election of officeholders sympathetic to a group's viewpoint on crucial issues

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances, as established by the Constitution?

a. A requirement that states lower their legal drinking age to eighteen as a condition of receiving funds through federal highway grant programs b. Media criticism of public officials during an election campaign period c. The Supreme Court's ability to overturn a lower court decision d. The requirement that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate e. The election of the President by the electoral college rather than by direct election

Electors who change their mind in between the general election and the electoral college vote are known as ______.

a. the party faithful b. faithless electors c. undetermined voters d. political spoilers