Suppose a researcher used a cross-sectional research design and found that older adults tend to be more socially conservative than younger adults. He concludes that as we get older we tend to become more conservative in our thinking
Which of the following is a potential problem with this conclusion?
a. the researcher cannot establish causation because this is a qualitative study
b. the problem of attrition has not been addressed
c. an age-cohort effect could explain these findings
d. The problem of accurately measuring age
C
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Which of the following realist perspectives explains the breakdown of the balance of power between the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance, leading to the start of war in 1914? (Choose all that apply.)
a. Some realists argue that Germany launched a preventive war against Russia to maintain its position of power. b. Some realists argue that the cartelized domestic politics in Germany resulted in overexpansion, which alienated the country’s immediate neighbors. c. Some realists argue that war was a result of the decline of Great Britain as a hegemon, leading to a multipolar scramble to decide which country would be the next hegemon. d. Some realists argue that the collapse of the Concert of Europe conference system led states to develop a rigid unipolar system to compensate for the lack of institutional direction.
A critical thing to remember when considering the overrepresentation of business interests in Washington is that they
A) are frequently divided and mobilize to lobby against each other. B) are generally concerned about the public welfare. C) cannot engage in many forms of lobbying during election years. D) rarely have an influence on legislation except as it affects their narrow interests. E) lose a considerable amount of resources during election years.
A basic feature of democracy is that opposing political parties rotate peacefully into and out of power through ________ elections.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Public opinion strongly encourages American elected officials to
A. balance the budget. B. deficit-spend. C. reduce federal spending. D. raise taxes. E. None of these are correct.