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51. In ________, the Supreme Court ruled that the government could not restrict independent expenditures by corporations or unions in support of candidates.

28. In 2023, the federal government dealt with both possibly breaching the debt ceiling and government shutdowns. These situations were complicated by the fact that both the president and both houses of Congress (each under a different party’s control) had to come to an agreement to avoid the worst outcome. This shows one potential downside of what feature of the constitutional system?

8. Members of Congress engaging in discussions and conflicts over the best policies to address an economic recession is an example of

39. Philosophically, the Texas Constitution reflects a

34.  Which event occurred at Spindletop, Texas?

43. Which of the following was not a goal for those writing the Texas Constitution?

7. A government that is not constrained by legal limits and also seeks to eliminate any challenges to its authority is known as a(n) ________ government.

32.  Which of the following is the best description of Texas political culture?

19. The era of dual federalism was from the ________ until ________.

45.  This social movement argues that the wealthy have rigged the economic system to their benefit and that greater taxation and regulation is necessary to balance out the wealth distribution in the US.