The Trouble with Trying to Infer the Distribution of Political

question 79

Multiple Choice

 The trouble with trying to infer the distribution of political power from examining the laws on the books is that 

• A) laws may be enacted in a great variety of circumstances. 
• B) laws are made to be broken. 
• C) legislative codes may be so obscure as to defy anyone's comprehension. 
• D) many congressional enactments never get recorded at all. 
• E) the judicial branch is rarely independent from the legislative branch.

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Definitions:

Automatic Processing

The rapid and subconscious processing of information, not requiring conscious effort or attention.

Stereotyping

The act of assuming that individuals or groups conform to generalized beliefs or characteristics, often leading to misjudgment and prejudice.

Intergroup Hostility

Negative attitudes and behaviors directed towards members of a different group, often stemming from prejudice or competition.

Cooperative Interdependence

A situation where individuals in a group rely on each other to achieve a common goal or a beneficial outcome.