In order to combat any threats to internal validity during sampling procedures, researchers should use
a. external validity.
b. systematic sampling.
c. random sampling.
d. random assignment.
D
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a. family effects, generational effects, and social effects b. family effects, hierarchical effects, and symbolic effects c. hierarchical effects, period effects, and symbolic effects d. period effects, generational effects, social effects e. period effects, life-cycle effects, and generational effects
Which of the following summarizes the quintessential dilemma for Congress?
a. All of the above are true. b. Negotiating presidential dominance of the policymaking process c. Balancing Republicans and Democrats on congressional committees d. Finding competent staff who possess adequate policymaking knowledge e. Combining faithful representation while also making effective public policy
_________________ gives the president the role of chief legislator, or the ability to initiate and lobby for legislation
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
In the context of the merit system of staffing, according to a 1976 Supreme Court decision, states ________
A. cannot dismiss civil servants for political reasons B. cannot hire employees based on their performance C. can hire and promote civil servants based on the spoils system D. cannot promote employees based on their demonstrated skill set E. can dismiss civil servants who belong to a particular political party