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Jeff Jones was fined $6,000 for making illegal campaign contributions to 10 Texas state legislators. The organization with the power and authority to fine Mr. Jones is the  

When a large number of voters change their loyalties from one political party to another, it is called a 

A long-established interest group that has advocated for African Americans is the 

Sherry is deeply religious. She became so because of the minister at her local church. She now tries to vote in accordance with her beliefs. Her minister would be an example of a(n)  

If an elected official leaves office prior to the end of his or her term, this type of election is called  

An individual who advocates for other people and is paid for it is called a 

Mike opposes higher taxes on businesses and individuals. At the same time, he favors using the power of government to restrict abortion access for women. Mike would be called a 

The state of Texas like other southern States once was known as being part of the Solid South. Politically, Texas had a(n)  

In a one-party state, government is dominated by a single party. Andrea and Monica both call themselves members of the same party but disagree on trade. Each is a member of a different party 

An interest group can legally contribute money to political candidates through its