Which of the following is an example of a conflict of rights among individuals?
'A. the right to free speech versus the ability to carry a weapon
B. freedom of speech versus the right to learn in a nonthreatening environment
C. the right to wear or not wear a seat belt versus the societal need for safety
D. freedom of assembly versus the social need to ensure safe and clear roads
Answer: B. freedom of speech versus the right to learn in a nonthreatening environment
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a. cluster sampling. b. continuous real-time sampling. c. one-zero sampling. d. time-interval sampling.
How did the 1836 Constitution of the Republic of Texas differ from the current Texas Constitution of 1876?
A. It created a unicameral legislative body. B. It was a broader document not cluttered with the details that weaken the present Texas Constitution. C. The chief executive was appointed, rather than elected. D. It made Roman Catholicism the official state-preferred religion of the Republic of Texas.
Which of the following statements pertaining to cultural arguments is true?
A. Culture did not exist prior to politics. B. Cultures always represent impenetrable barriers to democracy. C. Political institutions, such as democracy, may not be compatible with all cultures. D. Democracy is for everyone and should be implemented into political institutions.
One difficulty with panel studies is that individuals may die, move away, or decide to drop out of the study—what researchers refer to as ____________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).