Massive protests that took place in Sao Paulo and other Brazilian
cities in the summer of 2013 involved:
a. middle class-driven demands for better public services and less corruption.
b. perceived increases in racial discrimination against people of African descent.
c. complaints about economic inequalities and class discrimination.
d. increasing demands to end poverty in the nation.
Answer: a
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An interest group with substantial financial resources, sizable membership, unity, and a competent leadership
A) would be mistrusted by the legislative leadership. B) has no more influence over the legislative process than any other group of citizens. C) will be able to exert virtually limitless pressure on governmental decision makers. D) is prevented from obtaining its policy preferences because of the Ethics Act.
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a. retrospective b. prospective c. inclusive d. representative
How does a party nominate a presidential candidate?
a. The party leadership selects the nominee at the party's annual meeting. b. The party convention selects delegates for the party caucus. c. The party caucus selects delegates for the party convention. d. The party members directly vote for the nominee.