Discuss the goal of affirmative action, and explain why affirmative action is controversial in the United States.
What will be an ideal response?
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How do prison conditions in Texas compare to those found in other states?
What will be an ideal response?
Collective action theory, which highlights the incentives for free riding, is better at explaining why:
A. protests in Eastern Europe were rare throughout most of the cold war B. there were massive protests across Eastern Europe in 1989
Which types of electoral systems or regulations are most likely to increase women’s representation in parliament?
a. Zipper-style gender quotas b. Single-member districts c. Proportional representation d. Both statements (a) and (c) are true.
Which of the following characteristics is not typical of a member of Congress?
A) middle-aged white male B) middle-aged African American C) middle-aged white male lawyer D) middle-aged white male Protestant E) having a college degree