What is the primary purpose of a campaign in dividing voters by segmenting the population?
a. It allows a campaign to take full advantage of gerrymandering in finding supporters.
b. It allows a campaign to target its messages to small, well-defined populations.
c. It allows a candidate to speak and interact with a greater percentage of the population.
d. It allows a candidate to develop a general message that can be utilized across the district.
Question 2
Why have political campaigns become more expensive in recent decades in Texas?
a. The Democratic Party has become increasingly dominant in local elections.
b. The population of the state has become less diverse, thereby lessening the need for targeted campaigning.
c. Candidates have increased their reliance on electronic media and campaign consultants.
d. There are fewer interest groups and PACs, making competition for funds more intense.
Interaction web of factors that might influence locust population size.
Primary visual processing areas (blue) in (a) human (lateral and mesial views) and (b) chimpanzee.
Population of Major Civilizations of Europe, Asia, and Africa, AD 1500
The developing and emerging nations have high rates of population growth
Population age 65 and over and age 85 and over, selected years 1900-2008 and projected 2010-2050.