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In a congressional district that has voted for the same party by double-digit margins in the last five election cycles, the incumbent rarely faces serious challengers, and primary contests are more competitive than general elections. What is this type of district commonly called, and what is one major political consequence of it?

Which of the following accurately describes a key difference between civil and criminal court cases in the U.S. legal system?

What was the ruling of United States v Cruikshank?

To the framers of the Constitution, equality was the central principle of the new government.

The Electoral College is responsible for 

Suppose a poll shows that 31 percent intend to vote for John Smith and 27 percent intend to vote for Joe Jones, and the margin of error is 5%. Based on this poll, one can infer that Smith will defeat Joe Jones.

In 1857, the Supreme Court decided in Dred Scott v. Sandford, that

Suppose that you are conducting a study of individuals’ attitudes towards immigration. You solicit participation over social media (Facebook), and nearly 2,000 individuals respond as your family and friends share the link to your survey with their friends and family. Would this be a scientifically sound study of public opinion on immigration?

According to the lecture, what is the single most important factor in determining voting and participation?

What is remonstrance?