The concept of "relative deprivation" as developed by Ted Robert Gurr is used to explain
A. frustration, discontent, and anger that motivates social aggression.
B. all political violence.
C. the lack of alternatives to political violence in a system.
D. why the poor are more likely to be involved in political demonstrations than the rich.
A.
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With the current revenue generated from Texas taxes, what is a consequence to the government?
a. State government is restrained, and its growth is limited. b. Many existing programs have to be cut due to the recession and decrease in tax revenues. c. It is allowing the government to expand and add new programs. d. Texans are more open to the possibility of a new income tax.
Since 1964, African Americans have voted Democratic by at least
A. 50%. B. 60%. C. 70%. D. 80%. E. 90%.
The immigration law passed by Arizona has been challenged as a violation of the Constitution's
a. Interstate Commerce Clause. b. Separation of Powers Clause. c. Supremacy Clause. d. Bill of Rights.
In the case of United States v. Virginia (1996), the Supreme Court ruled that
A. colleges affiliated with a particular religion could not take the religious persuasion of job candidates into consideration during the hiring process. B. strict racial quotas were a valid means of ensuring racial diversity on college campuses. C. private colleges could refuse to admit prospective students on the basis of sexual orientation. D. male-only admissions policy at a state-supported military academy was unconstitutional. E. because female instructors created an undue distraction at all-male universities, the schools in question could discriminate against women in their hiring practices.