__________ are people organized to pursue a common concern by applying pressure on the political process.

Substantive due process created a standard whereby the states had a legal burden to prove that their laws were which of the following?

a. a valid exercise of power b. fairly applied to all citizens c. consistent with the First Amendment d. consistent with federal regulations e. similar to one another

Which local unit of government has the largest percentage of female office holders?

a. City council b. School board c. County board d. Police and fire commissions