Topics in American Government: Redistricting and GerrymanderingClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 238 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:______ representation implies that democracy is best served when policy is made that protects the interests of all racial and ethnic groups.
A. Substantive
B. Descriptive
C. Direct
D. Positive
Answer: A
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