The waves that David Truman spoke of are periods __________
a. in which there is a rapid explosion of groups in response to political, economic, or social upheaval
b. when interest groups wield considerable power over a legislature and times when they do not
c. in which numbers of interest groups dwindle to reestablish equilibrium in the political system
d. between the collapse and reestablishment of a government that has fallen because of interest groups
Answer: a
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a. Pollsters have been contacting people on their cell phones since cell phones were first introduced. b. By 2007, more than 85 percent of American homes possessed only cell phones. c. The existence of cell phones makes it easier to select a representative sample. d. Cell phones are automatically disqualified from participation in scientific polls. e. The first pollster did not contact people on cell phones until January 2008.
In a closed primary, ________, and in an open primary, ________
A) only declared party members may select candidates; any voter may select candidates in one or both primaries B) only registered voters may vote; any individual may vote C) only declared party members may vote in that party's primary; voters may vote in any party primary without disclosing their affiliation D) only two candidates are running; multiple candidates are running E) only Republican candidates may run to become the nominee; any independent candidate may run to become the nominee
Early academic studies of public opinion found that voters were generally informed about issues and governmental processes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
U.S. dollars earned through the sale of oil are also known as ______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).