“Relative deprivation” is best defined as

a. a situation where part of the population faces economic hardship
b. the belief that a group is not getting their share of something of value relative to others in the society
c. lack of support from wealthy groups to the well-being of all citizens
d. a system of unequal oppression


b. the belief that a group is not getting their share of something of value relative to others in the society

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a. judiciary committee b. Republican Study Commission c. Blue Dog Coalition d. party conference

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Regarding state political parties, which of the following is correct?

A) The pattern of party competition differs widely throughout the United States. B) Within states, political parties show considerable ideological variation. C) The rise of the direct primary for state political nominations has weakened the control of state political machines by party leaders. D) All of the above. E) None of the above.

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Petitions for writs of certiorari are an important part of the process by which

A. the president decides whom to appoint when a vacancy appears on the Court. B. the Senate decides whether or not to approve a presidential appointee to the Supreme Court. C. the Supreme Court decides whether the argument of a disputant in a given case has a strong factual basis. D. the Supreme Court decides which cases to hear. E. the Supreme Court decides which justice will author the majority's decision.

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Which of the following has had a persistent trade imbalance in recent years, putting other countries at a competitive disadvantage?

A. The United States B. Great Britain C. Russia D. The European Union E. China

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