Which of the following events is an example of the "bandwagon effect"?
A) An incumbent candidate loses a political debate, but earns his party's nomination regardless.
B) Commentators proclaim a candidate the "winner" of a political debate; the candidate then
carries that momentum to gain his party's nomination.
C) Commentators proclaim a political debate a "tie," but the challenging candidate receives a
favorable bump in the polls.
D) Unable to decide between two strong candidates, a party compromises to nominate a littleknown
candidate.
B
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What is the main goal of each of the three elements of an iron triangle?
a. abolishing free-riders b. creating more opportunities for collective action c.fostering democratic deliberation d. protecting their self-interests
Under what circumstances might the offensive use of force be characterized as defensive?
a. when force is used for swaggering b. when war is certain and the use of force is pre-emptive c. when a state is restrained in the amount of force it uses d. when force is used in response to an enemy's attack e. when force is wielded as a display of power
Which of the following is not a factor contributing to tendencies toward centralization in government and society?
a. Citizen growth b. Population growth c. Population mobility d. Technology
Constructivists primarily employ the state level of analysis
Indicate whether this statement is true or false