Outline how a researcher might conduct complete observation, covert participation, and participant observation in studying how unions recruit in new settings. What are the advantages and disadvantages to each approach? What are the ethical considerations that need to be addressed for each?

What will be an ideal response?


Participant observer, covert observer, complete observer, covert participant, overt participant, specifics of the situation, researcher's background and personality, larger sociopolitical context, ethical concerns, reactive effects.

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Which two organizations in the Executive Office of the President play a major role and have significant power over the functioning of the executive branch?

a. The National Security Council and the Office of the Vice President b. The National Security Council and the Office of Management and Budget c. The Office of the Vice President and the Office of Management and Budget d. The Office of the Vice President and the Council of Economic Advisors

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In the single-member district with a winner-take-all system, the __________

a. one who receives the most votes is elected from a district b. party that gets 51 percent takes all of the available seats c. number of seats a party gets is in proportion to its percentage of the vote d. candidate with the most votes gets to determine the remaining seats

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What is a major contrast between federalism and the unitary and confederal systems? a. Federalism allows states to retain significant powers while enabling the federal government to exercise national authority. b. Federalism allows local and state governments to require the federal government to assist them in meeting the needs of the people. c. Federalism places limits on what local

authorities can do and often requires them to seek permission from the federal government before acting. d. Confederal systems centralize power in the federal government.

Political Science

___ More men than women tend to vote

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science