The arguments by scientists who believe that racial categories are natural, not social, categories include the idea that
a. the genetic difference between races is over 10% across all races.
b. there was a sufficient length of time for the different races to become geographically separated and to become genetically different.
c. the recent Human Genome Project has identified distinctly different genes that do not overlap across racial groups.
d. differences in average brain sizes across racial groups match differences in measurements of intelligence.
D
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A. laziness and simplicity of problems B. unfunded mandates and being too liberal C. privatization and deficit spending D. excessive red tape, mismanagement, and inefficiency
In the House of Representatives, who is second in authority to the Speaker of the House?
a. majority leader b. majority whip c. minority leader d. president pro tempore (or pro tem)
The last experience of cohabitation (1997–2002) produced what reform?
a. Run-off elections would be held until the same coalition holds both the presidency and the National Assembly. b. The president's term was reduced to five years, and elections for the president and National Assembly would be held at the same time. c. The National Assembly would be dissolved, and new elections called in the event of cohabitation. d. The National Assembly gained the power to appoint the president. e. The president was permitted to reject the initial nominee for prime minister in the event of cohabitation but would have to accept the subsequent choice.
Which of the following accurately describes changes that have occurred in the membership composition of state legislatures since 1975?
a. The percentage of women has increased. b. The percentage of African Americans has increased. c. The percentage of "full-time" legislators has increased. d. All of the above