Following the 1990 Census, the Justice Department directed states to create congressional districts that would
A) balance the gender gap.
B) help increase the tax base for each state.
C) favor congressional incumbents.
D) prioritize federal programs over local programs.
E) maximize the voting power of minority groups.
E
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Candidates in recent elections have rejected public election funding because it a. places strict fundraising and spending limits on candidates
b. does not support Internet communication. c. requires candidates to release their federal tax forms for review. d. stipulates how the money must be spent.
Which statement explains Aristotle's view on why people created cities and governments?
a. People are "political animals" who instinctively want to live together. b. People are "philosopher-kings" who need rules to create an ideal society. c. People are "political animals" who need rules to keep them from anarchy. d. People are "philosopher-kings" who instinctively want to rule over others.
Identify a provision that resulted from the 1974 amendments to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971
A) It removed restrictions on the amount that could be spent on mass media advertising. B) It removed restrictions on how much individuals and groups could contribute to candidates. C) It allowed corporations and labor unions to participate directly in political campaigns. D) It created the Federal Election Commission to prevent corporations from setting up political action committees. E) It created the Federal Election Commission to administer and enforce the act's provisions.
Raw materials are an example of a(n) _______ source of power
A) economic B) geographic C) military D) natural E) sociopolitical