Explain what is meant when local governments are called "creatures of the state."
What will be an ideal response?
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Explain the equal privileges and immunities clause of the U.S. Constitution and how it relates to the Tenth Amendment, the commerce clause, and the full faith and credit clause in the context of fair play amongst the states
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is NOT an example of how state legislatures could increase participation?
a. Allowing registration on Election Day b. Drawing highly competitive districts c. Holding elections in synch with presidential elections d. Utilizing partisan gerrymandering
In order to study an existing constitution and subsequently recommend changes to the legislature or to the voters, states often establish
a. initiative working groups. b. constitutional conventions. c. constitutional commissions. d. model state constitutions.
A researcher wanted to study acculturation among Asian Indian men living in cities in the United States. He visited several cities, staying there for months at a time, living among his subjects, and conducting unstructured interviews. Based on this description, how would you categorize the design of this research?
A. Participant observation B. Content analysis C. Focus groups D. All of the above