Why doesn't the U.S. use torture more often to get confessions from suspects?
a. America's religions specifically forbid torture.
b. It is against our moral code.
c. The cost is excessive.
d. It is hard to get elected on a torture platform.
e. There are not enough trained experts to conduct it in a humane way.
b
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a. beliefs b. ideology c. culture d. fundamentalism
The impact of swing voters is only relevant if
A) voters are registered as independents. B) the election is local. C) voting turnout is high. D) an election is competitive. E) an incumbent is running for office.
Rational choice theory is an approach to political science that emphasizes
a. sociology. b. economics. c. anthropology. d. psychology.
What is a major purpose of an independent regulatory commission?
a. to regulate commerce b. to increase productivity c. to oversee the executive branch d. to perform services