The Idea of "Unequal Democracy" Refers to the Fact That

question 92

Multiple Choice

The idea of "unequal democracy" refers to the fact that

• A)women were not allowed to vote in the United States until 1920.
• B)lower-income citizens have little representation by either party, except when their opinions overlap with more-affluent citizens.
• C)women and African Americans are underrepresented in elected offices at the state and federal levels.
• D)the electoral college gives more weight to small states than large states in selecting the president.

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The central part of a root or stem containing the plant's vascular tissue, including xylem and phloem, responsible for water and nutrient transport.

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Epidermis

The outer layer of cells covering an organism, particularly the surface layer of skin.

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Thin, hair-like extensions from a root's surface that increase the surface area for water and nutrient absorption from the soil.