The religiously committed, only if they are Catholic, are more likely than other Americans to vote Republican and to hold conservative views, particularly on social issues

A city in Texas has a small population and charges lower taxes compared to the other cities. It also does not provide its residents with a recreational park or a library. Therefore, it can most likely be classified as which kind of city?

a. autonomous b. free imperial c. home rule d. general law

Sometimes the president will directly address the American people to ask them to contact their senators and representatives in support of an important piece of legislation in a process called “going public.” Which of the following is a potential pitfall to this method?

a. Going public can be seen as presidential pressure, which undermines the democratic process. b. Going public may be more effective in rallying supporters than in gaining additional support or changing minds. c. Going public can hamper negotiation resolutions that include partisan combat. d. Going public may be too successful in mobilizing the public without them grasping the complexity of the issue.