The process of adjusting the number of House members allotted to each state is called
a. readjustment.
b. reapportionment.
c. congressional apportionment.
d. congressional construction.
e. majority-minority districting
b
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Which of the following refers to the contemporary definition
of a "liberal" in the United States? A) Someone who supports minimal governmental intervention and personal freedom. B) Someone who supports extensive governmental intervention and policies that increase equality of condition. C) Someone who supports the nationalization of all factors of production. D) Someone who believes that a strong leader is essential.
How have the courts traditionally defined libel?
a. fighting words b. obscene speech c. false and damaging statements d. hate speech
The president's role as head of the federal bureaucracy was clearly established
a. in the twentieth century. b. in the late nineteenth century. c. in the early 1800s. d. in the Constitution.
Which of the following is true about moderate politicians in a time of increasing polarization?
a. They are increasingly sought out to help arbitrate between those more strongly opposed to each other. b. They are increasingly ignored by their colleagues if they will not join in being more polarized in their views. c. They are more popular with voters, because they represent a middle way between extremes. d. They have found it increasingly more difficult to win elections.