In the United States a candidate for a congressional seat wins a plurality of the votes but not a majority; however, the candidate still wins the seat. This process is referred to as
a. proportional representation.
b. winner-take-all.
c. district voting.
d. clean sweep theory.
e. constitutional apportionment.
ANS: B
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a. Secure a provision that will result in economic gains for the group.
b. Prohibit the state from taking a particular action.
c. Secure tax relief.
d. Advance a special interest that is already the subject of a constitutional guarantee.
e. All of these strategies are used by such groups.
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