__________ describes the phenomena that individuals do not subscribe to a random collection of beliefs but make sense of the world by acquiring and maintaining coherent systems of beliefs that are internally consistent
a. Cognitive consistency c. Cognitive miser
b. Cognitive dissonance d. Mirror image
A
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Which of the following factors was behind the trend of presidential Republicanism that began in 1952?
a. The Republican candidate, Dwight Eisenhower, was well-liked and supported Texas sovereignty in claiming oil and gas rights off the coast. b. There was a growing difference between the state and national Republican Party. c. The Republican Party was becoming more liberal to meet the demands of changing Texans. d. Minorities were much more active in the election process.
Who is at the center of all theories of elitism?
a. big business b. Congress c. ordinary citizens d. interest groups
Who was the first president to begin expanding the powers of the office?
a. George Washington b. John Adams c. Thomas Jefferson d. James Madison
Which trend is accelerating the use of smartphone applications by political campaigns to target voters with campaign advertising?
A.) fewer people are utilizing e-mail B.) fewer people are watching television in real-time so advertising cannot reach them C.) voter turnout is down among younger voters D.) campaign are resistant to spending as much money on elections as they have in the past