Some of the earliest and most established surveys in the US, such as the General Social Survey and the American National Election Studies, are examples of a
a. Telephone interview survey
b. Mail self-administered survey
c. Household interview survey
d. Group self-administered survey
c. Household interview survey
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Noted program evaluator Carol Weiss has pointed out that social science research has____________________
a) Greatly influenced policy and practice b) Not generally had major influence on policy or practice c) Tended to influence agenda setting of grassroots activists d) Determined the most appropriate methods for policy implementation
The Postal Service, the National Railroad Passenger Service Corporation (AMTRAK), and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting are all examples of which of the following?
a. cabinet-level executive departments b. independent executive agencies c. government corporations d. independent regulatory commissions e. executive regulatory commissions
Which of the following explanations of the democratic peace would the realist perspective most likely support?
a. Democracies trade more with each other. b. Democracies are better at diplomacy. c. Democracies are better at balance-of-power politics. d. Democracies share common domestic norms and institutions.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Loyalty to a political cause or party is known as partisanship. 2. The responsible party model makes it easier for voters to hold parties accountable for their actions. 3. The election of Franklin Roosevelt is an example of a gradual realignment. 4. An election signaling the significant change in popular allegiance from one party to another is a general election. 5. A realignment is a substantial and long-term shift in party allegiance by individuals and groups, usually resulting in a change in policy direction.A realignment is a substantial and long-term shift in party allegiance by individuals and groups, usually resulting in a change in policy direction.