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. 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
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.