In the context of public opinion polls, what is self-selection?
a. a reference to the timing of public opinion polls that may skew survey results
b. a reference to the ability of respondents to decide whether to participate in surveys
c. a reference to long-term studies of the electorate invalidated by short-term biases
d. a reference to short-term studies of the electorate invalidated by long-term biases
Answer: b
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a. diverting unallocated funds to the service sector b. increasing jobs and revenue with federally funded projects c. increasing revenue through private market investment d. taxing waste producers more to pay for environmental cleanup
Each state has __________ senators, each of whom serves a __________-year term
a. two; four b. two; six c. four; two d. four; four
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a. reduce economic regulation b. pass antitrust legislation c. pass an economic stimulus package d. reduce interest rates
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