Suppose a public radio station offers a donor-discount card for listeners who provide financial support
This card gives the holder ten percent off goods and services from a list of businesses that also support the station. This is an example of __________.
a. petitioning
b. social capital
c. selective incentives
d. joining collective action
Correct Answer: c
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A citizen votes on a proposed law during a special election. This is an example of _______ consent
a. active b. constitutional c. legal d. tacit e. civil
Sometimes the president will directly address the American people to ask them to contact their senators and representatives in support of an important piece of legislation in a process called “going public.” Which of the following is a potential pitfall to this method?
a. Going public can be seen as presidential pressure, which undermines the democratic process. b. Going public may be more effective in rallying supporters than in gaining additional support or changing minds. c. Going public can hamper negotiation resolutions that include partisan combat. d. Going public may be too successful in mobilizing the public without them grasping the complexity of the issue.
Which of the following is true of the Palestine Liberation Organization?
A. It was committed to fight against terrorism. B. It was committed to armed struggle against Syria. C. It represented the people of Israel. D. It functioned primarily as a political party for some years. E. It believed in the concept on nonviolence.
In a criminal jury trial, if the jury cannot reach a unanimous verdict
a. the case is automatically dismissed. b. a mistrial will be declared. c. the judge then rules on guilt or innocence. d. None of the above: a vote of three-fourths of the jury is sufficient for a verdict.