The appellate courts in Texas operate without _____

What is inside lobbying?

a. appealing to government officials to persuade them to support a particular policyposition b. conducting surveys to gauge public opinion on a policy issue c. convincing potential members to join an interest group by offering them material benefits d. fundraising for political candidates

When it comes to social and moral issues, which of the following is true?

a. Most Americans hold clear and well-defined attitudes that are comparable to attitudes on economic issues. b. These issues raise conflicting considerations that are difficult to reconcile not only between opposed groups but also for individuals in their own minds. c. These are such complex issues that Americans generally do not have any opinions and rely heavily on opinion leaders for guidance. d. The public generally takes well-defined positions, but opinion leaders try to find some type of middle ground in order to reduce political conflict.