Despite rising costs of living, the populations of most inner cities continue to lose white residents into the 21st century.

Which of the following is the most common definition of politics?

Exurbs are:

How limited are the tools of local government?

One infamous example of a special-purpose government is the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Which level of government provides mandates for local governments?

Patronage is the act of awarding government jobs to political supporters.

The Sunbelt grew substantially from a manufacturing boom in cities like Denver and Phoenix during the 1990s.

An institution is an organization that manages conflict, finds solutions, and enforces agreements.

Which of the following best describes the practice of using zoning to enforce racial segregation?