Why Might Policy Makers Need to Go Beyond Simply Comparing

question 38

Essay

Why might policy makers need to go beyond simply comparing monetary and multidimensional indices of poverty?

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Definitions:

Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, which has the ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases that involve a point of constitutional or federal statutory law.

Vieth v. Jubelirer

A landmark Supreme Court case in 2004 that addressed the issue of partisan gerrymandering but ultimately did not establish a clear standard for judging such cases.

Gerrymandering

The manipulation of electoral constituency boundaries to favor one party or class, often criticized for undermining democratic principles.

Black Electoral Participation

The involvement of African American citizens in the electoral process, including voting and holding public office.