News Clip 1.1: Drought TownClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 7 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Okieville residents vote to pursue a utility for their town.

When the citizens of Cassia elected their first democratic leader, they were convinced that their days of oppression had come to an end. Problems began when the elected leaders began manipulating

the legal and political mechanisms under the guise of establishing control and ensuring protection of citizens. The citizens of Cassia were prevented from speaking their mind on public forums, media was controlled by the state, and citizens were closely monitored by the authorities. The citizens are waiting for the next general elections to vote this government out. Cassia can be described as a(n) ________. A. failed state B. state of nature C. illiberal democracy D. dictatorial state E. pariah state

The seniority rule routinely allocates first choice in committee assignments to majority party members who

a. have served the longest time in Congress. b. have served the longest time in government, regardless of the branch. c. are from the oldest states. d. are the most senior in age.