In 2012, Tea Party-backed Republicans in Missouri and Indiana looked like sure bets to gain Senate seats. Missouri's Todd Akin, however, made the mistake of claiming that women cannot become pregnant as a result of "legitimate rape" and it cost him the elections. This shows that voters often base their decisions on the _____ of the candidates rather than on their qualifications or policy
positions.
A) religion
B) perceived character
C) professional background
D) past winning record
E) peer review
B
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Most scholars who study public opinion believe that expressed opinions seldom represent underlying attitudes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
According to socialists, all of the following are examples of capitalist industries that serve no human need or have a negative affect on human need EXCEPT
a) advertising. b) corporate law. c) high technology. d) stock brokerage.
Which of these is an advantage of federalism?
A. Economies of scale are lost. B. States have different penalties for the same crime. C. Public policies can be experimented within the states. D. Power is concentrated far away from citizens.
The ______ is a business association that represents three million businesses that range from small mom-and-pop stores to large employers.
a. National Association of Manufacturers b. North American Federation of Independent Businesses c. American Small Business Association d. American Federation of Labor e. Chamber of Commerce