Political parties in Texas are defined as . a. organized interests focused on a few narrow issues b. any group, however loosely organized, seeking to elect governmental officeholders under a given label c. organizations of political elites and elected officials who choose candidates and policy stands for members d. grassroots organizations seeking to resolve community issues

“dear sir: it is with great reluctance, i trouble you on a subject, which does not fall within your province; but it is a subject that occasions me more distress, than i have felt, since the commencement of the war; and which loudly demands the most zealous exertions of every person of weight and authority, who is interested in the success of our affairs. i mean the present dreadful situation of the army for want of provisions, and the miserable prospects before us, with respect to futurity. it is more alarming than you will probably conceive, for, to form a just idea, it were necessary to be on the spot. for some days past, there has been little less, than a famine in camp. a part of the army has been a week, without any kind of flesh, and the rest for three or four days. naked and starving as they are, we cannot enough admire the incomparable patience and fidelity of the soldiery, that they have not been ere this excited by their sufferings, to a general mutiny or dispersion. strong symptoms, however, discontent have appeared in particular instances; and nothing but the most acitive efforts every where can long avert so shocking a catastrophe.” what’s the central idea?

Most galaxies in the universe are irregular-shaped galaxies. true or false ?

Read this cover letter: dear sir or madam: i am responding to your ad seeking data managers. i feel i am highly qualified for the position and have a great deal of relevant experience. i have managed the bookkeeping data for a local volunteer organization for several years. they couldn't get rid of me; i loved the job so much! i can provide several references attesting to my punctuality, bookkeeping abilities, and reliability. i look forward to your response. best wishes, john smith what is one of the weaknesses of this cover letter? a. it overstates the candidate's qualifications. b. it makes an attempt at humor. c. it provides irrelevant information. d. it makes the candidate appear selfish.