What is meant by "edge cities"?
A. cities built on the boundary of metropolitan areas often in unincorporated areas of counties
B. the largest local region below the state
C. a large city or municipality that serves as an economic and cultural center for a region
D. the larger area surrounding a metropolis that is heavily influenced by the metropolis, generally consisting of suburbs and other smaller cities
E. residential areas that are typically within commuting distance of a city
A
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Which of the following is reason for the relative lack of public interest in local government?
A. Cities are highly involved in redistributive politics. B. Most city officials wish to alter the status quo. C. Local governments are more often guided by interest group pressure than by professional and technical advice. D. Local governments are mostly concerned with seemingly noncontroversial, routine issues. E. Local governments do not make any decisions that have any impact on individuals' lives.
Because White males predominated in the lower-level public offices and private careers that are the most common stepping-stones to Congress, ______.
A. laws were made to help women and minorities get elected B. special programs allow training for women and minorities once they are in Congress C. the election is mere formality D. Congress has remained overwhelmingly White and male