How has South Carolina changed politically since the 1970s? (1 point)
~County governments were eliminated.
~Race has become the most important political issue.*****
~The Democratic Party has gained more power in the state.
~The Republican Party has gained more power in the state.
Which describes Hurricane Hugo’s impact on South Carolina’s economy?
~Hugo caused billions of dollars in damage but rebuilding efforts kept the state’s economy growing.
~The hurricane destroyed much of the coast and caused the state to suffer an economic slowdown.******
~Most South Carolinians fell into debt as they paid insurance companies to repair the damage.
~Construction companies charged high interest rates to rebuild destroyed homes and shops.
Which best describes the cultural changes of the 1960s youth movement?
~Some young people rebelled against traditional values through music, dress, and new lifestyles.
~Some young people began listening to jazz rather than rock bands such as the Beatles and Rolling Stones.
~Young people became more conservative in dress and beliefs.******
~Young married women cut their hair short and began wearing makeup.
Who regularly presides over the South Carolina senate?
~governor
~lieutenant governor ****
~senate pro tempore
~speaker of the house
Which action does NOT occur in a committee?
~killing a bill
~revising a bill
~signing a bill into law
~holding public hearings
