The first step in the scientific process is to ______.
A. come up with a theory or model to explain the question
B. come up with a question or puzzle
C. deduce implications from the model other than those we initially set out to explain
D. examine whether the implications of the model are consistent with observation
B. come up with a question or puzzle
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Minorities other than African Americans have had the greatest success advancing their civil rights through
a. litigation. b. constitutional amendments. c. consumer boycotts. d. legislative initiatives. e. mass media advertising.
Why do democracies tend to win the wars they initiate?
a. All democracies are also militarily powerful. b. All democratic leaders must win the wars they start. c. Democracies only fight wars they are very likely to win. d. Democracies only fight wars that others cannot win.
One disadvantage of qualified majority rule is that
A. it can protect against poorly made and hasty decisions. B. it can disadvantage large proportions of the population. C. it can give a small minority the power to block proposals favored by a large majority. D. it disqualifies some individuals from running for office.
The "going public" strategy has become more important for the modern president for all of the following reasons EXCEPT which one?
a. Modern communications make the strategy relatively easy. b. Power in Congress is more fragmente d. c. The presidential selection process favors people who are better communicators than they are political bargainers. d. The president can use the media to develop a personal connection with the publi c. e. The public does not care about the communications skills of the president.