What occurs when a particular group of voters, such as a racial group, is distributed among several districts in order to limit its influence?

a. Cracking
b. Packing
c. Gerrymandering
d. Collating


a

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Based on party registration, no political party has absolute majority status in California; that is, no party can claim over 50% of registered voters.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following statements is true about searches in Texas?

a. Citizens are guarded against illegal searches by the Fifth Amendment. b. Search warrants are granted by the sheriff of the county. c. Searches of cars require a search warrant. d. Arrested people cannot be searched immediately.

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Many physicians and dentists don't accept Medicaid patients because

A. the patients can't afford the co-pay B. they must accept the Medicaid schedule as full payment C. it takes too long to get reimbursed D. they have to prescribe generic drugs

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A government pursuing laissez-faire policies would

A) regulate economic competition to ensure basic fairness. B) promote fairness for the least-advantaged members of society. C) take a hands-off attitude toward the economy. D) regulate the economy in the interest of efficiency and equality. E) purchase natural resources for the public good.

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