The Sum of the Number of Unemployed and the Number

question 12

Multiple Choice

The sum of the number of unemployed and the number of employed is the

• A) labor force participation rate.
• B) labor force.
• C) unemployment rate.
• D) employment rate.
• E) number of discouraged workers.

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Definitions:

Gerrymandering

The practice of manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts to favor one party or class, often resulting in disproportionate political representation.

Southern Strategy

A Republican Party electoral strategy to increase political support among white voters in the South by appealing to racism against African Americans.

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The use of coded language and messages in political discourse to appeal to racial biases and prejudices without explicit racism.

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