Which of the following would constitute an affirmative action policy designed to help the members of a particular group overcome discrimination?
a. a hiring policy that favors those with relatives working in government
b. a college admissions policy that gives preferential treatment to members of the group
c. a color-blind job application process to give members of this group an equal chance—
d. a policy that gives extra weight to votes cast by members of the group
b
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An example of participatory democracy seen in the United States would be
a. citizens voting directly on the laws a town makes. b. each citizen taking a weekly turn serving in the city council. c. citizens voting directly for President and Vice President. d. the Internet enabling voters of each state to vote on state laws directly.
President Roosevelt’s policies fundamentally changed the relationship between the states and the national government by ______.
a. forcibly strengthening national police powers in comparison to those of the states b. collaboratively accomplishing a shared solution to economic problems c. strengthening state power in the governance of commercial activities d. dramatically strengthening the role of the national government in the economy