What decade do political scientists argue first cemented the ideological differences between today's Democrats and Republicans?

The Texas governor

A) lacks any significant independent removal power over his appointments. B) determines the length of service for all gubernatorial appointments. C) has the power to assign members of his or her party to House and Senate committees. D) has extensive managerial power over most members of the executive branch. E) is obligated by law to appoint people with whom he has no personal or political relationship.

Lobbying is

A) the process by which a person acquires a set of political attitudes and forms opinions about social issues. B) communication with legislators or other government officials to try to influence their decisions. C) a group who seeks to influence government by electing candidates to public office. D) an attempt to influence the government solely through the courts. E) an attempt to influence only state and city governments.