The rulings by the Supreme Court in the two affirmative action cases from Michigan boiled down to which of the following?
a. Race is never permissible as a factor when looking at admissions for college.
b. Race is allowed as a factor if it is part of a formula-driven method based on points for different criteria.
c. Race can be a factor in the admissions in any way the school sees fit so long as it is fair.
d. Race can be considered when making admissions decisions, but it cannot be part of a formula system like the one used in Michigan for undergraduate admission.
d
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The fact that the Supreme Court denied the national government the power to fully ban handguns in 2008, yet a later 2010 decision was needed to apply this same rule to the states is emblematic of
A. the power of the states. B. the weakness of the federal government. C. the slowness with which federal rules apply to the states. D. the doctrine of incorporation. E. the power of the states and the weakness of the federal government.
The National People's Congress, China's legislature,
a. is directly elected by voters but does not provide an important check on the Chinese Communist Party. b. has recently become more influential in the country's political process but remains basically a rubber stamp for policies decided by the top leaders of the Chinese Communist Party. c. is a bicameral body. d. consists solely of members of the Chinese Communist Party. e. is the most important source for policy in the Chinese government.
In 2016, how much money could a national party give to each candidate or candidate committee, per election?
A. $2,700 B. $45,400 C. $5,000 D. $33,400 E. no limit
What is the main role of interest groups in elections?
a. to get as many people registered to vote as possible b. to advertise their position in the media c. to get candidates elected who are friendly to their policy positions d. to keep voters from voting for positions unfavorable to the interest group