The British government provided charters to various companies that gave them monopolies on trade in certain parts of the world. The government would also give these companies exclusive access to sell to their colonies. These companies would then share part of their revenue with the British government. This is an example of what economic theory?

In studying the biases of the progressive reformers, researchers have found that reformed-styled politics:

A. reduced the political influence of lower status people. B. increased the political influence of lower status people. C. reduced the political influence of upper status people. D. had no consistent effects on the influence of any status group.

Which of the following is least likely to have an effect on your political socialization?

a. a college education b. popular culture c. school d. intelligence