The ________ of 1995 was championed by then-House Republican Speaker Newt Gingrich as part of the GOP's Contract with America. The act was considered part of what commentators called the "Newt Federalism."

The rulings by the Supreme Court in the two affirmative action cases from Michigan boiled down to which of the following?

a. Race is never permissible as a factor when looking at admissions for college. b. Race is allowed as a factor if it is part of a formula-driven method based on points for different criteria. c. Race can be a factor in the admissions in any way the school sees fit so long as it is fair. d. Race can be considered when making admissions decisions, but it cannot be part of a formula system like the one used in Michigan for undergraduate admission.

Which of the following statements about religiosity among voters is most true?

A. Protestants tend to hold more liberal views than Catholics and Jews. B. White Protestant evangelicals tend to support the values and beliefs of the Democratic Party. C. Roman Catholics typically vote as a unified bloc in favor of social issues such as same-sex marriage and abortion rights. D. A great variety of opinions exists within and between religions when it comes to public opinion and voting patterns.