When People Vote for Elected Officials Based on a Shared

question 131

Multiple Choice

When people vote for elected officials based on a shared identity like race or ethnicity, political scientists refer to this situation as

• A)socialization.
• B)polarization.
• C)selection bias.
• D)descriptive representation.

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Definitions:

Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in a population, often measured by the rate at which the number of individuals increases over a specific time period.

American media

The various channels of communication, such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet, operating in the United States.

Age Stratification

The division of a society into groups based on age, often affecting individuals' roles, responsibilities, and access to resources.

Cohort's Contribution

The impact or influence of a group of people born around the same time on a particular field or study.