Unit 4 Topic 6-7 Pre-Assessment

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What is the primary purpose of redistricting?

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To adjust and redraw voting districts based on reapportionment

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Which term describes the manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor a particular political party?

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Gerrymandering

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In a unitary state, where is the majority of political power concentrated?

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Central government

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Which of the following is an example of a federal state? France, Japan, United States, United Kingdom

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United States

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What is the main difference between unitary and federal states?

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Unitary states have centralized power, federal states have shared power between the central government and regional governments.

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Which country is known for having a unitary form of government?

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China

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What is the term for the process of adjusting the number of seats in the House of Representatives a state has based on changes in the population as identified in the Census?

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Reapportionment

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All of the following are potential consequences of gerrymandering EXCEPT: Decreased voter participation, Disproportionate power to one political party, "Party-safe" districts

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More competitive elections

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal system of government? Options: All power is held by the central government, Power is shared between national and local governments, There are no local governments, The central government appoints all local leaders

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Power is shared between national and local governments

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What is one advantage of a unitary state?

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Simplified and more cost effective governance with uniform policies