A valence issue is an issue ______.
a. on which most voters and candidates share the same position
b. that sharply divides the two candidates
c. on which the two candidates agree but on which the public is sharply divided
d. that never gets addressed and therefore hangs there like window dressing
e. that splits voters within one party
a. on which most voters and candidates share the same position
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In a social survey conducted in 2000, Americans were given five characteristics of freedom and asked to rank the importance of each one. Which characteristic did participants identify as the most important thing about freedom?
a. being able to express unpopular ideas without fearing for my safety b. having the power to choose and do what I want in life c. having a government that doesn't spy on me or interfere in my life d. being left alone to do what I want e. the right to participate in politics and elections
What are the three components of a “subgovernment” and how has the influence of subgovernments changed over time?
What will be an ideal response?
Special districts, such as school districts, water boards, and port authorities are established by ______.
A. municipalities B. states C. the federal government D. tribal governments
Which of the following arguments would most likely be made by an opponent of affirmative action policies?
a. Unaddressed past discrimination causes perpetual inequality.-- b. Discrimination is a natural part of the human experience. c. Affirmative action discriminates on the basis of race. d. Diversity helps Americans better understand each other.