In the 2012 presidential election, about what percentage of votes were cast by nonwhites?

Why are Senate races typically more competitive than House of Representatives races?

a. A single party rarely dominates an entire state, and gerrymandering cannot effect the statewide vote. b. Higher campaign spending by incumbent House representatives leads to more one-sided races than in the Senate. c. The issues debated in Senate campaigns tend to be more volatile than those that dominate House races. d. Incumbent senators have little ability to pass legislation that will win them support from their constituents. e. Senators have less latitude to depart from their party platforms, making it difficult to please their constituents.

Which of the following refers to a metropolis?

A. a large city or municipality that serves as an economic and cultural center for a region B. a larger area generally consisting of suburbs and other smaller cities C. the largest local level of government below the state, currently used in 48 states D. a community on the fringe or an urban area, defined by relatively high levels of commuting to the urban area, low housing density, and high population growth E. a local level of government within counties that are usually organized around population centers