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  Article 3, Section 49a of the Texas Constitution, also known as the pay-as-you-go limit, requires that  

  In Federalist 10, what was Madison’s primary argument in support of what we could call interest groups today?  

  Which of the following make it unlikely that Texas will enact a personal income tax in the near future?  

  Suppose an interest group forms a political action committee (PAC). What does this signal to candidates pursuing office?  

  Why is the San Antonio v. Rodriguez case important?  

  Overall, the tax system in Texas is generally considered to be regressive, which means that  

  Why is it so difficult to get on the ballot as an independent in Texas?  

  Which of the following is a consequence of so few Texans being politically engaged, either in terms of civic engagement or voting?  

  What could Texas do if it wanted to encourage the development of more third parties?  

  You recently received a postcard in the mail encouraging you to vote in favor of a particular issue that is on an upcoming ballot in your local community. When you look carefully at the postcard, you see that it was sent by a PAC. This is an example of