The 24th amendment banned _____________, making it harder for states to discriminate against poor and minority voters.

Which statement applies to libertarians?

a. They have been the most vocal opponents of the Tea Party since it began. b. They believe that government can be a positive element to protect common citizens again exploitation by elites. c. They support individual liberty in the economic, personal, and social realms. d. They have lost considerable strength in Texas in recent years.

In initiating broad legislative proposals, the president enjoys all of the following advantages over Congress EXCEPT

A. having the authority to make policy decisions even when there are conflicting views within the executive branch, while congressional leaders cannot impose their views on other members who disagree with them. B. a lack of fragmentation. C. being more likely to take a national perspective on policy issues. D. being granted more authority by the Constitution in the area of lawmaking. E. being assisted by literally hundreds of policy specialists.