Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe the “chronic minority?”
a. a group that rarely wins elections
b. a group that rarely achieves majority status
c. a group that is very motivated for active engagement in politics
d. a group that sees few reasons for active engagement in politics
e. a group that must look outside its area for representation
c. a group that is very motivated for active engagement in politics
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The Supreme Court was particularly active during the 1960s in broadening its interpretation of _____ to ensure that states and localities could not infringe on civil liberties protected by the Bill of Rights
A) the writ of certiorari B) the writ of habeas corpus C) ex post facto laws D) the due process clause E) bills of attainder
Those who advocate sustainable development make which of the following arguments?
a. Effective environmental management requires the suspension of democratic processes. b. The key to meeting environmental challenges is technological innovation. c. Modest reforms will be enough to solve major environmental problems. d. The keys to dealing with the environment are responsible, rational management of growth and effective, agreed-upon mechanisms for surveillance, development, and management of the global commons.
The earth's temperature began to rise with the invention of powerdriven machinery in the late eighteenth century
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The giant floating garbage dumps in the Pacific Ocean are unlikely to be cleaned up or properly disposed. This best illustrates what concept?
A) The Malthusian Dilemma B) The Prisoner's Dilemma. C) The resource curse D) The time horizon problem E) the tragedy of the commons