All of the Following Represent the Furor Over Clarence Thomas's

question 97

Multiple Choice

All of the following represent the furor over Clarence Thomas's confirmation to the Supreme Court EXCEPT

• A) many women were enraged by the all-male Senate Judiciary committee's behavior.
• B) a gender gap emerged between the two political parties.
• C) pro-choice women distanced themselves from the Republican party.
• D) the social issues that helped elect Republicans were growing in their public appeal.
• E) many women became increasingly critical of the President's stand on abortion.

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Definitions:

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, often used to indicate inflation.

Inflation Rate

The percentage rate of increase in the price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.

Technological Change

The overall process of invention, innovation, and diffusion of technology or processes.

CPI

Utilizing a weighted average to calculate, the Consumer Price Index serves as a barometer for the price movements of a range of consumer services and goods, including transportation, healthcare, and food items.