The idea of allowing for preferential or compensatory treatment to overcome the results of past discrimination is called ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


affirmative action

Political Science

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Which of the following is true of Social Security over time?

a. Both the number of recipients of Social Security and the number of contributing workers per recipient have increased. b. Recipients of Social Security have increased and the number of contributing workers per recipient has declined. c. Recipients of Social Security have decreased and the number of contributing workers per recipient has increased. d. Both the number of recipients of Social Security and the number of contributing workers per recipient have decreased.

Political Science

The media's horse-race coverage of political campaigns focuses on __________

a. who is ahead, who is behind, and who is gaining b. issue analyses c. candidates' personal lives d. analyses of debates

Political Science

Of the following, which can raise money from individuals and then distribute it directly to political candidates in the form of campaign contributions?

a. 527 organizations b. coordinating committees c. 501(c)3 organizations d. political action committees

Political Science

What is the Capitol press corps and what has happened to it in recent years? Why might it matter for the nature of politics in Texas?

What will be an ideal response?

Political Science