According to Jeffrey Birnbaum, a central paradox of Washington life is that lobbyists
a. are much less influential than most people think.
b. are corrupt but generally enjoy a good reputation.
c. generally focus their attention on Congress, but policy is ultimately shaped by the bureaucracy.
d. are highly compensated and influential, but they occupy an underclass in the capital.
d. are highly compensated and influential, but they occupy an underclass in the capital.
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A researcher studies stealing in college students. Research assistants do face-to-face interviews with participants. This study would appear susceptible to what source of measurement error?
A) operational definition biases B) scale attenuation effects C) social desirability D) It would not appear to be susceptible to any source of measurement error.
"Terrorism is a method, not a goal.". What does this mean?
a. Terrorism is senseless. It has no goal. b. Terrorism is a method used to achieve a particular goal. c. Terrorism is a political ideology. d. Terrorism is similar to organized crime in its methods.
Which of the following groups is disproportionately represented among nonvoters?
a. Older adults b. People who attend church regularly c. College graduates d. Younger voters e. Married people
In theory, the purpose of bail is to:
a. insure the appearance of the accused at trial b. keep the accused in jail until trial c. punish the accused for the crime d. maintain control of persons arrested but not arraigned