Terrorism is defined by American law as "premeditated, politically motivated violence against noncombatant targets by subnational groups."

Which of the following is a negative consequence of divided government?

a. an increase in critical elections  b. gerrymandering  c. a higher likelihood of government shutdowns  d. reapportionment 

What was the effect on Texas prisons of the Supreme Court case Ruiz v. Estelle?

A. Execution via electric chair was declared unconstitutional. B. Texas's prison system was declared unconstitutional, and the federal courts stepped in to oversee its administration. C. The Texas policy of leasing prisoners as workers to private companies was declared unconstitutional. D. Death by hanging was declared constitutional. E. Texas was compelled to suspend the death penalty during the 1980s.