__________: That which is manipulated or changed to examine its effect upon the dependent variable

Fill in the blanks with correct word


Control Variable

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Which of the following is NOT illustrative of today's era of partisan federalism?

A. Officials in national government may try to obtain policy goals by proposing state action. B. States have acted to invalidate (nullify) national laws by enacting state laws that conflict with policy preferences. C. Democrats tend to support federal government expansion in domestic policy, while Republicans tend to support state's rights over national expansion. D. If a state government is dominated by one party and Congress or the presidency is controlled by the opposing one, the state may act on its own, fulfilling its policy preferences. E. Members of both political parties, regardless of their personal ideological preferences of federalism, may vote against each other when in conflict with their policy goals.

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Individuals who come to the United States seeking asylum are known as ______.

a. illegal aliens b. de facto citizens c. immigrants d. international personae non grata e. political refugees

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How well are Texas legislators compensated? What are the potential problems around this level of compensation?

What will be an ideal response?

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The importance of Shays' Rebellion to the development of the United States Constitution was that it

A) revealed the necessity of both adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution and creating a new system of checks and balances B) demonstrated the intensity of anti ratification sentiment within the thirteen states C) indicated that a strong, constitutionally designed national government was needed to protect property and maintain order D) convinced the delegates attending the Constitutional Convention to accept the Connecticut Plan E) Reinforced the idea that slavery should be outlawed in the new Constitution

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