The prevailing constitutional theory is that the relationship of the state to its local governments is best described as a __________ system.

Drawing a congressional boundary to give one political party electoral advantage over the opposing party is called

a. gerrymandering. b. petitioning. c. raiding. d. engineering. e. coattailing.

Democratic candidates generally count on the support of __________

a. white Evangelical Christian voters b. Tea Party activists c. wealthy and suburban voters d. African American voters e. small town voters