When a citizen votes for candidates from different parties in the same election, he or she is __________

a. voting strategically
b. ticket-splitting
c. straight-ticket voting
d. party-line voting


Answer: b

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a. If Israel agreed to disarm its nuclear arsenal, it is likely that those of its neighbors who do not afford it diplomatic recognition will offer to do so. b. Israel has little to gain from entering into discussions about possibly reducing its nuclear arsenal or even admitting it has one. c. Israel should agree to assist its neighbors in developing their own nuclear programs in order to forestall the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran. d. If Israel agreed to reduce its nuclear arsenal, Iran would likely abandon plans to develop its own. e. The United States should compel Israel to engage in talks about reducing its nuclear arsenal as a first step toward fostering peace in the region.

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of qualitative research designs?

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What was the single most imporant decision made at the Philadelphia convention?

What will be an ideal response?

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