The story of the Prince of Pork refers to________.
a. Herman E. Talmadge, a famous former chair oftheHouseAgricultureCommitte
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b. the pork chop dinners offered at fund-raisers by the Porcine Association
c. the special subsidies for pig farming inserted into spending bills by the Arkansas congressional delegation
d. a former chef in the Senate dining room
e. Senator Robert C. Byrd's use of earmarking to direct federal money to projects inWest Virginia
Question -2-It is to the advantage of all organized groups to follow the rules of the game, because the bargaining-compromise method is the most effective way to win changes.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -3-The 1993 motor voter legislation ________.
a. allowed voters to register when they got their drivers' licenses
b. had a large impact on voter turnout
c. was struck down as unconstitutional
d. assumed that people were less likely to vote if voter registration was made easier
e. required people to register to vote when they turn 18
Question -4-Which of the following bodies sets the terms for debate and voting on legislation in the House of Representatives?
a. the Democratic Caucus
b. the Republican Caucus
c. the Committee on Committees
d. the Rules Committee
e. the Ways and Means Committee
Question -5-Who among the following is the most likely to go to the polls?
a. blue-collar workers
b. younger individuals
c. people withlower incomes
d. marriedcouples
e. college dropouts