According to a Gallup poll, Americans over 55 are much less likely than younger Americans to report that they are politically independent. Instead these older Americans seem to have grown more secure in their identities as Democrats or Republicans

What type of effect likely explains this research finding?

a. a cultural effect
b. a generational effect
c. a life-cycle effect
d. a period effect
e. a seniority effect


c

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Suppose that Country W has a divided government. It is likely that this country has which type of system?

a. A presidential system b. A parliamentary system c. Descriptive representation d. Proportional representation

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The United States has long prohibited most forms of trade with Cuba. This is an example of a(n)

A) bank holiday. B) embargo. C) foreign restriction. D) nontariff barrier. E) tariff.

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The United States saw an increase in environmental legislation in the 1970s due in part to pressure from environmental groups. This represents what type of rationale for government intervention?

A. economic reasons B. moral or ethical reasons C. market failures D. political reasons

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An election where the two candidates with the highest pluralities face a secondary election is a ______.

A. proportional election B. run-off election C. plurality election D. congressional election

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