Telephone polls are the most frequently used mechanism by which to gauge the mood of the electorate

Why are senators more vulnerable to defeat than their colleagues in the House?

a. because Senate races are influenced by gerrymandering b. because Senate candidates are more evenly matched in spending c. because citizens are more aware of senators' voting patterns d. because voter turnout is higher in Senate races

In nearly every state, the responsibility for creating a state budget lies in the ______.

a. governor’s office b. legislature c. house of representatives d. department of the treasury

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Unstructured interviews have no predetermined set of questions, and can seem much like an ordinary conversation. 2. A semistructured interview guide typically includes only closed-ended questions that allow the research to count the frequency of specific responses 3. The number of participants in a focus group should not be more than 5-6 individuals if the researcher is to record their responses accurately. 4. Case studies tend to involve larger level cases such as organizations or neighborhoods, rather than individual assessments.

What organization was created in 1974 to administer new campaign reform laws?

a. U.S. Electoral Commission (USEC) b. Federal Finance Commission (FFC) c. Federal Election Commission (FEC) d. Electoral Finance Commission (EFC)