Though democratic republic is the term most commonly applied to the U.S. form of government, apply what you know about one nondemocratic form of government (totalitarianism, authoritarianism, oligarchy, aristocracy), and describe what politics would be like in the United States under that form of government.

Special interests in Texas often attempt to have policies favoring them included in the constitution because

a. there is great prestige in having their "own" provisions in the constitution. b. the constitution is more difficult to change than ordinary laws. c. constitutional amendments can be approved more quickly than ordinary laws. d. voters tend to pay little attention to what is done to the constitution. e. all of the above.

Generally, Latinos in the United States have had a comparatively low level of political participation. Which of the following explains this trend?

A. More than one-third of Hispanics are below voting age. B. Cubans tend to identify with the Republican Party. C. Latino households are often members of this country's working poor. D. Lack of job training is usually more notable among new Latino immigrants. E. Hispanics are not considered American citizens.