In which of the following ways is the concept of falsifiable hypothesis used in comparative politics?
A. to study cases where direct comparative studies are not possible
B. to generate irrefutable answers to political questions
C. to validate hypotheses which have no real-life examples
D. to help narrow down potential explanations for political outcomes
E. to disregard anomalies that go against the original hypothesis
D
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A) a slave. B) an indentured servant. C) a proprietor. D) a serf. E) a student.
Which of the following is considered the biggest detriment to the commission and council-manager forms of government?
A. No one is assigned to oversee the city council. B. The voters are not well represented by the elected officials. C. They are used by almost all municipalities, so it is difficult to change them. D. The elected officials are typically partisan. E. There is not a single, strong political executive leader.
Why is the creation of political parties necessary in a representative democracy?
A. They are necessary mechanisms to ensure that the individuals we choose to represent us are responsive and responsible. B. They are necessary to ensure order in a democracy; otherwise anarchy would exist. C. They provide elected officials with support and legal strength when confronted by corrupt special interest groups. D. They are necessary to maintain balance and order and to prevent any single person from gaining too much strength politically.
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A. sedition B. prostitution C. phishing D. revenge porn