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The “sociological perspective” points out that

Microsociology is the study of

Herbert Spencer applied the concept of survival of the fittest to the social world, an approach termed social

In 2026, following a Supreme Court ruling on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, Florida’s legislature passed a new congressional map creating 24 Republican-leaning districts (up from 20), and President Trump called on Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to pursue similar redistricting. This mid-decade redistricting effort MOST directly illustrates which concept?

In 2026, the Alabama Education Association mobilized its 100,000 members to send emails and make phone calls to state legislators opposing proposed cuts to teacher pensions. This strategy is an example of which lobbying tactic?

In May 2026, the Georgia gubernatorial primary marked the first time Democratic primary turnout exceeded Republican primary turnout in Georgia since 2006. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic nomination with over 50% of the vote. What does the surge in Democratic primary turnout MOST directly suggest?

Which of the following BEST describes the media’s watchdog function?

In 2026, Georgia held primary elections in which Democratic turnout exceeded Republican turnout for the first time since 2006, and Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Meanwhile, Mississippi and Tennessee enacted new voter citizenship verification laws, and Alabama’s congressional redistricting map was upheld by the Supreme Court despite civil rights objections. Which of the following statements accurately apply a course concept to one or more of these events? Select ALL that apply.

In the 2026 Alabama primary, turnout among registered voters aged 18–29 was 13%, compared to 61% among voters aged 60 and older. What is the MOST significant democratic consequence of this age gap?

Two models of congressional representation have been identified by political scientists. Which of the following BEST describes the trustee model?