An unscientific poll that gathers the opinions of people who are conveniently available in a particular gathering place is _________
A) a straw poll
B) an election
C) a drill
D) a public opinion poll
E) a generalized public survey
A
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Madison and de Tocqueville both believed that voluntary groups
a. threatened democracy and should be prohibited. b. despite the risks, were essential to an egalitarian social and political system. c. were unlikely to form in a republic. d. were a nuisance; placing the right to assemble in the Constitution had been a mistake because it led to the establishment of so many interest groups.
Which of the following is an example of a single-issue interest group?
a. the National Abortion Rights Action League. b. the Chamber of Commerce. c. Common Cause d. the National Wholesalers Association
What is a distinguishing feature of an interim committee?
a. It can have unlimited members. b. It is only formed to deal with regular issues. c. It is formed to sort issues between the houses regarding bills. d. It is formed between sessions of the legislature.
Property crime includes all of the following EXCEPT ________
A. burglary B. larceny C. arson D. aggravated assault