Why is there so little experimental research in political science? That is, why is it so difficult to conduct experiments?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Because the types of independent variables we use cannot be controlled, they cannot be experimentally manipulated.
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Anarchy is central to understanding international politics. It refers to
a. chaos in the world. b. the creation of order in Europe. c. a situation in which there is no central government. d. the expansion of democratic rule.
Which of the following best describes what happens when citizens vote for a president on election day?
A. They are voting for a slate of electors pledged to support a particular candidate. B. Their votes are weighted by their level of education. C. Their votes are weighted by their levels of income. D. They become members of the electoral college. E. They are also voting for all other candidates from the same party.
A doctrine holding that the courts defer to the decisions of elected officials is called which of the following?
A. Broad construction B. Conservative activism C. Strict construction D. Judicial restraint E. Judicial activism
The two major parties prevent third parties from achieving electoral success by ______.
a. threatening them with violence b. adopting their ideas c. banning them from appearing on ballots d. blocking their access to professional consultants