The process of creatively designing a legislative district, usually to enhance the electoral fortunes of the party in power is called
a. redistricting.
b. gerrymandering.
c. reapportionment.
d. malapportionment.
b
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Amain goal of fiscal policy is to __________
a. affect how much money is available to foreign governments for investment b. use taxes and government spending to help stimulate or slow down the economy c. determine how much interest the government will pay on the federal debt d. stimulate the economy by increasing the number of imports into the United States
Which of the following types of messages offers amusement while giving people images of "normal" behavior?
a. entertainment programs b. political campaigns c. infomercials d. advertisements e. news reports
The difference between the initial conception of global civil societies back in the 18th century and its conception today is that, while the idea that global civil society is a place of civility remains, ______.
A. today people also see civil society as a conglomeration of social movements B. today people also see global civil society as a site of economic justice C. today people also see global civil society as a site of political activism D. today people also see global civil society as a means of political revolution
One of the differences between criminal law and civil law is that in civil law
A) there is no charge that a law has been violated. B) there is no jury. C) the case cannot be appealed. D) the government cannot be one of the litigants. E) common law takes precedent over statutory law.