In his conclusion, John Iceland points to specific positive changes in American society that give rise to the question of the future of the American color line. What are these changes?
A. recent shifts in racist attitudes that can be traced to positive political rhetoric and judicial activism
B. large social movements that challenge ingrained racist attitudes among Americans, as well as the election of public officials who are shifting the narrative of racial inequality
C. a large increase in immigration that is forcing positive changes in American attitudes towards minorities
D. a reworking of the American legal system that predominantly targeted blacks, as well as a noticeable decline in racist attitudes against minorities
A. recent shifts in racist attitudes that can be traced to positive political rhetoric and judicial activism
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Regarding the elite, class, and pluralist approaches to explain policymaking, political scientists tend to ________________.
A. agree that elite theory now most accurately describes most national political systems B. conclude that the group approach characterizes the policy process in most contemporary political systems C. reject the claim that most societies are characterized by political stratification D. disagree about which of the three approaches is most accurate
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a. subjected to a cost-benefit analysis by the Congressional Budget Office b. introduced by a sitting member of Congress c. reviewed by the Supreme Court for its constitutionality d. approved by the president e. analyzed by party whips in both parties
What was the objective of the women's suffrage movement?
a. broad gender equality-- b. the right to own property c. equal pay for equal work d. the right to vote