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Kthamas

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Following the Sharpstown Bank scandal, the Texas legislature
 
  A) banned lobbyists from the capitol building in Austin.
  B) prevented lobbyists from giving cash payments to lawmakers.
  C) prohibited candidates for Speaker from giving anything of value to supportive legislators.
  D) changed laws allowing gifts to exchange hands between state Senate and House members.

Question 2

Prior to 1913, how were U.S. senators chosen?
 
  A) They were appointed by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
  B) They were appointed by the state governors.
  C) They were chosen by the state legislatures.
  D) They were chosen by fellow senators.
  E) They were chosen in a nationwide election.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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