Which of the following is NOT a key recommendation for constructing good poll questions?

a. avoid double negatives
b. keep questions simple
c. avoid double barrel questions
d. always expect honest answers no matter the question
e. questions should not lead respondent to a certain answer


ANS: D

Political Science

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Eric Cohen argues that the liberal idea of Medicare reform is based on the idea that government should

a. use its buying power to demand lower prices for prescription drugs. b. oppose voucher systems, which liberals maintain would leave the poorest seniors worse off. c. view health care as a “right” that should be provided to all citizens. d. do all of the above.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.Politicians have found many ways to expand the government’s activities without expanding its workforce. 2.The Constitution clearly defines what offices constitute the President’s Cabinet and any addition requires a constitutional amendment. 3.All of the cabinet-level agencies were created at the same time when the Constitution was ratified in 1788. 4.Congress voted to create the Department of Transportation to improve the coordination of plans and policies for various transportation modes as well as reducing pork barrel spending. 5.The Department of Homeland Security is the third largest agency in personnel behind the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, although other departments have larger budgets.

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The two-party system gives voters a clear decision to make, and voters always have an easy time choosing between the two parties

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is NOT a core national interest, according to the textbook?

A. Survival B. Maintenance of state sovereignty C. Core values D. Economic vitality E. Influence

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