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random sample
Political systems; General
A group, chosen by poll takers, that is representative of the universe that is being polled.
realigning elections
Political systems; General
Elections which may lead to a basic shift in the party identification of the electorate.
reapportionment
Political systems; General
The drawing of new boundary lines for legislative districts based on the results of a census of the population.
redistributive policy
Political systems; General
A public policy that takes something away from one person and gives it to someone else.
reference group
Political systems; General
A group whose views serve as guidelines to an individual’s opinion.
regulatory agencies
Political systems; General
Government agencies that exercise quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative powers. They are administratively independent of both the President and Congress (although politically independent of neither).
representative democracy
Political systems; General
A democracy in which leaders are elected to speak for and represent the people.
