Which of the following is NOT true of negative ads in a political campaign?
A) They help generate debate among voters.
B) They tend to outnumber positive ads in presidential campaigns.
C) They are a very recent campaign strategy.
D) They help ensure accountability.
E) They are disliked by most of the public.
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The split between Sunnis and Shiites was originally caused by
a. conflict regarding whether Muhammad was divine himself or only one of God's prophets. b. conflict over who would succeed the prophet Muhammad. c. whether the Koran was intended to be interpreted literally. d. the degree of seclusion necessary for women and gender segregation. e. the issue of modernization and use of Western technology.
Describe the defense some present for those who riot in reaction to perceived wrongful police shootings and arrests, discrimination, etc
A) They argue that rioters are only opposing the violence they suffer daily at the hands of police, all levels of government, and an economy that keeps them underpaid and unemployed. B) They argue that rioters are only taking part in the same atmosphere of violence they suffer daily at the hands of police, all levels of government, and an economy that keeps them underpaid and unemployed. C) They argue that rioters are too poorly educated and so much the products of poor environments that they cannot possibly be held accountable. D) They argue that rioters are only opposing the violence they suffer daily at the hands of others in their neighborhoods.
What are some of the major barriers to minor-party political success?
a. anti-fusion laws, campaign finance rules, and union shop laws b. the winner-take-all system, public financing rules for presidential campaigns, and the Electoral College system c. constitutional restrictions, voter perceptions, and the secret ballot d. unpopular policies, voter identification laws, and constitutional restrictions