Explain Why There Has Been a Rise in the Number

question 17

Essay

Explain why there has been a rise in the number of Americans identifying as multiracial between the 2000 and 2010 Census?

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Definitions:

Political Power

The capacity or authority to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events politically.

Competing Interest Groups

Organizations or groups that advocate for their specific interests and objectives, often competing with each other for influence over policy and decisions in the public sphere.

Totalitarian Society

A form of government where the state holds total authority over society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life wherever possible.

Centralized State Power

A form of governance where political authority and decision-making are concentrated in a central government or leadership, often at the expense of local autonomy.