Discuss two reasons why it is beneficial for citizens to study public policy.

What will be an ideal response?


It will help citizens participate more effectively in the policy and political process by providing them with a way of examining issues and alternatives in a more thoughtful way.

Political Science

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In reversal designs, the effects of the independent variable on the dependent variable are demonstrated

A) if the behavior changes in the predicted direction whenever the conditions are reversed. B) by measuring the dependent variable during a no-treatment baseline, during the treatment, and during the reversal to a no-treatment condition. C) by measuring the dependent variable at three or four points in time. D) All of the above

Political Science

The experimental group is the group of participants exposed to the independent variable

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science

In an open primary election, ______.

a. the election contest is restricted to voters who have not declared a party affiliation b. the election contest excludes supporters of other political parties c. voters are permitted to vote any time during election week d. independent voters are excluded from voting e. voters do not have to declare party affiliation to participate

Political Science

In which of the following measures are Asian Americans underrepresented compared to whites and even other minorities like Hispanics and African Americans?

A. political representation B. higher-income families C. managerial jobs in the tech sector D. placement in higher education E. holding top business positions

Political Science