The term ______________ refers to times when some people make an effort to solve a problem and bear the cost of doing so, while others benefit without doing anything to bring about the change.

a. collective action
b. free riding
c. collective benefit
d. generous action


b. free riding

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What happens to paper and punch-card ballots when voters "overvote," marking or punching votes for more than one candidate for the same office?

a. The ballots are rejected and new ballots are recast. b. Votes for all candidates are counted, regardless of overvoting. c. The ballots are uncounted. d. The ballots are counted but subject to third-party review.

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Describe governmental influences on the Supreme Court. Why must the Court take other governmental bodies into account with regard to their decisions?

What will be an ideal response?

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Austerity policies are most likely to be pursued by governments concerned with ______

a. rising inflation b. income inequality c. aging infrastructure d. high rates of poverty

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Based on current trends, some demographers project that by 2040, Texas Latinos will make up approximately __________ of the state's population

A) 28 percent B) 38 percent C) 48 percent D) 58 percent

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