According to research by Jacobs and Shapiro, politicians use public opinion polls to __________
a. tell them how to vote on legislation
b. determine what policies to pursue—
c. identify centrist approaches to public policy
d. shape their messages to the public
d
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Which of the following is true of Nigeria's relatively autonomous judiciary?
A. The constitution does not allow for judicial review of legislative decisions and executive actions. B. It empowers state legislatures to pass laws on any subject that is not exclusively reserved for the federal government. C. The Nigerian constitution excludes provisions for the protection of civil rights. D. It includes a simple judicial system with only the Nigerian statute law. E. The Sharia law is excluded from the Nigerian judicial system because it cannot be applied to Christian citizens.
In which of the following situations would specific performance be available as a remedy?
a. A contract for the sale of apples when the buyer breaches b. A contract for the sale of a unique good when the seller breaches c. A contract for the sale of a unique good when the buyer breaches d. A contract for the sale of apples when the seller breaches
Which of these is a major drawback of using rational-choice theory to explain a political situation?
a. Rational choice theory assumes that everyone will make clear and well-reasoned decisions, which is not realistic. b. Rational choice theory involves the use of complex modeling software, which can few political scientists understand.c. Rational choice theory assumes that everyone has equal resources, which only applies to a limited set of circumstances. d. Rational choice theory requires putting experimental subjects through a complex simulation, which can be both expensive and time-consuming.
The post-Mao economic model, which began in 1976, was instituted in China to achieve what are known as the ____________________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).