Just before the last election cycle the members of a state house of representatives got together and redrew the boundaries for various voting districts. The group that held power at the time consistently blocked efforts to draw boundaries favorable to the minority party and instead divided the state in a way that would ensure them the most votes in a process known as __________
A) a plutocracy
B) devolution
C) gerrymandering
D) unionizing
Answer: C
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.a. .?the introduction of smallpox inoculation. .b. .?the development of new medical treatments. .c. .?changes in nutrition and living conditions. .d. .?the natural evolution of epidemics. .e. .?the natural evolution of microorganisms into less dangerous forms.
Which of the following statements accurately describes socialization?
A. A "sense of self" is forged before socialization begins in earnest. B. Socialization is the same in every culture. C. A small amount of socialization occurs outside of the family. D. Socialization occurs throughout life.
What is the variance of these three scores: 1, 4, 7?
A) 3 B) 4 C) 6 D) 9
What perspective emphasizes micro-level interactions?
A. symbolic interactionist B. functionalist C. conflict D. feminist