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amal

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To increase minority representation among elected officials, some Texas local governments use a(n) ___________ system in which voters may cast a number of votes equal to the number of positions available.
 
  A) cumulative voting
  B) single-member district
  C) at-large
  D) proportional

Question 2

The Tea Act (1773 ) was passed in order to
 
  A) increase export duties on tea.
  B) raise revenue in the colonies to form a colonial defense.
  C) provide an alternative source of revenue for England after the repeal of the Stamp Act.
  D) help the British East India Company and allow it to sell its tea directly in the colonies.
  E) promote drinking tea in an attempt to establish prohibition of alcohol in the colonies.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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