What is another phrase for "swing states" when it comes to national elections?

The border that Texas shares with Mexico has resulted in which of the following consequences?

a. Texas leaders have developed foreign policies toward Mexico independent of the national government. b. Mexico's proximity to Texas has no impact on the Texas economy or Texas politics. c. The political choices of Texas leaders have no consequences beyond their own borders. d. Decisions made by Texas policymakers can have repercussions on relations between the United States as a whole and Mexico. e. Since the passage of NAFTA, commerce between Mexico and the United States has decreased.

In cross-cultural research, large differences are easy to spot but hard to interpret, whereas small differences are hard to spot but easy to interpret. This problem reflects the concept of

a. interpretation paradox b. relativism. c. hypothetical constructs. d. content validity.