Redistricting occurs when
A) seats in the House are allocated to each state after each census.
B) district boundaries are redrawn within each state to ensure equal district populations.
C) a court orders new elections because of voting irregularities.
D) a legislative formula is altered that apportions spending among the states.
E) both houses of Congress are considered bipartisan.
B
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A. The rise of Protestantism in France during the Ancien Régime. B. The alliance of the Church with nobility and monarchy before and during the French Revolution. C. The increased prominence of far-right politics in France. D. The low percentage of ethnic diversity in France compared to other European countries. E. The fall of the Fourth Republic.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements is true of interest groups?
a. They are less tightly organized than political parties. b. They are financed through contributions paid by members. c. Their organizers always communicate with the members in person. d. They do not apply any pressure on the political process. e. They do compete for public office.
Which of these was not an effect of the Civil War on federalism?
a. A shift toward a confederation b. A strengthened federal government c. Constitutional amendments limiting states’ power d. The emergence of a sense of national unity e. The end of serious discussion of secession and nullification