In a multivariate cross-tabulation, we control for a third variable by ________.

A transfer payment is called a transfer because:

A. money is transferred from a federal reserve bank to the recipient's local bank. B. money is transferred from one program to another. C. money is transferred from the federal government to state and local governments. D. money is transferred by government from taxpayers to the recipients.

Because of past racial discrimination, any changes to state or local election laws in Texas are subject to _________ by the U.S. Justice Department or a federal district court

a. municipal b. preclearance c. sunshine d. referendum e. initiative