Federal officials on the take are usually __________ rather than __________.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Women's rights, the death penalty, and gun control are examples of __________ issues addressed and dealt with by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The appearance of __________ is a potential negative effect of interest groups playing an active role in politics.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Why did Hubert Humphrey lose the election to Richard Nixon in 1968?
A) Specifically because he supported the feminist movement B) Mostly because he stood against secret U.S. bombing campaigns in Laos and Cambodia C) Largely because of his enormous support of the protestors at the convention D) Primarily because of his ambiguous position on the Vietnam War
Why did the South African government finally begin a dialogue leading to the release of Nelson Mandela from prison in 1990, among other concessions?
A) The government was running out of the money it needed to fund police and military actions against black South-Africans. B) The escalating violence between armed black South Africans and the government C) The escalating violence among armed black South Africans D) The government was infiltrated by less and less-racist whites.