Researcher X has proposed a project in which she will interview several immigrants from other countries to find out why they chose to move to the United States. This study is an example of which kind of social research?

A. descriptive
B. exploratory
C. explanatory
D. evaluation


B. exploratory

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As recently as the 1990s, most believed the primary threat in international politics came from

a. developing countries. b. regional alliances. c. terrorist groups. d. states.

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The chapter's "Unresolved Debate" box discusses the ways in which citizens with strong beliefs can sway the decisions of government

Why is it harder for government to ignore these citizens than citizens who may not have such strong beliefs? a. Citizens with strong beliefs are more likely than other citizens to keep a democratic system healthy. b. Citizens with strong beliefs are less likely than other citizens to influence the issues that float to the top of the political agenda. c. Citizens with strong beliefs are less likely than other citizens to act with conviction. d. Citizens with strong beliefs are less likely than other citizens to participate in the political process. e. Citizens with strong beliefs are more likely than other citizens to participate in the political process.

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The Israeli government’s acquisition of nuclear weapons in the late 1960s demonstrates the ineffectiveness of the 1968 _______________ Treaty at restricting nuclear development.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In Federalist 10, James Madison __________.

A. asserted that public opinion is impossible to measure B. argued that conflict and disagreement were inevitable in the American political system C. maintained that individuals are typically willing to forego self-interest to pursue the common good D. argued that public opinion should always dictate the decisions of elected officials

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