If this is the case, what identity category or categories COULD be activated or politicized to win the election? In other words, what identity category or categories (racial or linguistic) form minimal winning coalitions?
Let’s assume that in order to win political office in this Los Angeles community, a candidate needs to win at least 50% of the vote. Let’s also assume that political entrepreneurs will try to mobilize voters along either racial or linguistic lines, using the existing identity categories listed below.
A. Latino
B. English speaking
C. Black
D. Asian
E. Either (A) or (B)
F. Either (B) or (C)
G. Either (A) or (D)
H. Either (B) or (D)
E. Either (A) or (B)
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La Raza Unida Party was founded by several Latino leaders in order to
A) support the Democratic Party and its candidates. B) field candidates for office and mobilize Mexican-American voters. C) undermine the primary elections of the Republican party. D) offer an alternative to political participation for Latino voters.
Decision analysis techniques are used in cases involving high degrees of certainty
a. True b. False