A(n) ________ is defined as a large number of people who change from identifying with one political party to identifying with the other.

According to Robert Salisbury, the increase in lobbying activity has resulted in

A) greater clout for business and industry groups. B) less democracy. C) less clout overall for interest groups. D) government by minority interests. E) elitist policymaking.

After the sixtieth day, before a bill can be considered on the floor of the house (other than local and emergency bills), a four-fifths vote is required. Why?

A. house rules about setting and cementing the agenda for bill consideration B. because a two-thirds super majority is always required in the house C. quorum requirements of the Texas Constitution D. None of these answers is correct.