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Which category of people would be most likely to take a case to a federal court?
people who are suing the u.s government or suing a person from another state. NovaNet!!!!!!!!!!
What is the name for the form of government where the power is held by a small group of people who then control the entire government?
Oligarchy
How are the people of the senate apportioned per state?
Each state in the US has 2 senators. They are elected in each state by the entire population of that state.
What best describe a program that tallies the number of people in the entire country as well as in each individual state?
it is called a cencus
What is a quorem?
A quorum is the minimum number of people in a group that are required to make decisions that can stand and are valid. In many cases, a quorum is one half of the entire group.
What concept refers to an irrational generalization about an entire category of people?
Bigotry.
What is the term for an irrational generalization about a category of people?
"Prejudice" is one.
Is discrimination an irrational belief about an entire category of people?
Discrimination is more accurately an unfair or prejudiced treatment of individuals based on their membership in a certain group. While it can be fueled by irrational beliefs, discrimination itself involves actions or behaviors that treat individuals unfairly due to characteristics such as race, gender, or religion.
What terms refers to a negative attitude toward an entire category of people?
Prejudice
What is a generalization.?
Generalization can be defined as a broad statement that is applicable to a group of people.
Is a generalization?
Generalization can be defined as a broad statement that is applicable to a group of people.
What is a generalization-?
Generalization can be defined as a broad statement that is applicable to a group of people.
What is the exaggerated or oversimplified belief about a entire group of people called?
That is called a stereotype. Also, a generalization, but that one doesn't really convey the idea of exaggeration.
How are prejudice and discrimination related?
Prejudice is the personal irrational generalization about an entire category of people (be it based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc.); it is a feeling or belief. Discrimination is the treatment of people in a negative or distinct fashion because of their membership in a category of people (be it based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc.). Discrimination can be shown in demonstrable actions, such as laws, housing, jobs, etc.
What does generalization mean?
A generalization is a statement drawn from particular facts that is generally true about a broad category of things. As such, it may be misleading or stereotypical, and not accurate for an entire group or category.Example : "Old coins and stamps are valuable."(They can be, but some are and some aren't. It depends on supply and demand.)Ethnic GeneralizationsIrish people drink a lot of alcohol.Black people have rhythm.White men can't jump. (basketball)All animals have four legs.Those are generalizations. They may or may not be true for any specific individual.
What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?
Prejudice is a preformed opinion, usually an unfavourable one, based on insufficient knowledge, irrational feelings, or inaccurate stereotypes.Discrimination is the unfair treatment of one person or group, usually because of prejudice about race, ethnicity, age, religion, or gender.Example:Sally doesn't let Mark sit next to her in English class (discrimination) because she has heard that he is a nerd, and Sally doesn't like nerds (prejudice).
Are discrimination and prejudice the same?
The two are very similar but they are not exactly the same. Prejudice is the personal irrational generalization about an entire category of people (be it based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc.); it is a feeling or belief. Discrimination is the treatment of people in a negative or distinct fashion because of their membership in a category of people (be it based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc.). Discrimination can be shown in demonstrable actions, such as laws, housing, jobs, etc.
