Explain the main difference between a “national” group and any other kind of identity group described in the textbook.

What will be an ideal response?


National groups seek independence and control of the state, not mere autonomy and recognition within an existing state.

Political Science

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People who advocate using monetary policy are seeking to do which of the following?

A. affect how much money is available to businesses and banks B. control the amount of public debt sold to foreign states C. control the interest rates on money lent to foreign states D. equalize income disparity among citizens of the United States

Political Science

The geographical area represented by a member of a legislature is known as ______.

a. an elector b. a neighborhood c. a district d. a rider

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The principle of "one person, one vote" refers to which of the following?

a. Registered voters should only be allowed to cast one vote per candidate. b. All citizens, despite race, gender or ethnicity, should have an equal opportunity to vote. c. The vote of one citizen should be worth no more or no less than the vote of another citizen. d. Voters should be educated to be able to confidently cast their vote in an election.

Political Science

Fiscal policy includes:

A. open market operations B. control of the money supply C. changes in the federal deficit D. control of the reserve requirement E. regulation of interest rates

Political Science