Table 6: Distribution of Attributes in a Hypothetical Los Angeles

question 16

Multiple Choice

Table 6: Distribution of Attributes in a Hypothetical Los Angeles Community

$\begin{array}{l|llll}\hline & \begin{array}{l}\text { English } \\(\%) \end{array} & \begin{array}{l}\text { speaking } \\(\%) \end{array} & \begin{array}{l}\text { Spanish speaking } \\(\%) \end{array} & \begin{array}{l}\text { Korean speaking } \\(\%) \end{array} \\\hline \text { Latino } & 20 & 31 & 0 \\\text { Asian } & 17 & 0 & 14 \\\text { Black } & 10 & 0 & 0 \\\text { White } & 8 & 0 & 0\end{array}$ Let's assume that in order to win political office in this Los Angeles community, a candidate needs to win at least 50% of the vote. Let's also assume that political entrepreneurs will try to mobilize voters along either racial or linguistic lines, using the existing identity categories listed above.
-If this is the case, what identity category or categories COULD be activated or politicized to win the election? In other words, what identity category or categories (racial or linguistic) form minimal winning coalitions?

• A) Latino
• B) English speaking
• C) Black
• D) Asian
• E) Either (A) or (B)
• F) Either (B) or (C)
• G) Either (A) or (D)
• H) Either (B) or (D)

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Definitions:

Preferential Treatment

A situation where someone or something is given more favorable conditions or treatment over others.

Foreign Corporation

A corporation that conducts business in a state in which it is not incorporated.

Equal Employment

Equal employment refers to the principle of non-discrimination in hiring, promoting, compensating, and other employment practices, ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities regardless of various protected characteristics.

Collective Bargaining

The process whereby workers organize collectively and bargain with employers regarding the conditions of employment.