Explain the advantage of using the IPUMS data set rather than a series of decennial census. Make sure to consider validity in your answer.
What will be an ideal response?
Individual-level samples from U.S. Census data for the years 1850 to 2000, as well as historical census files from several other countries, are available through the Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS) at the University of Minnesota's Minnesota Population Center (MPC; these data are prepared in an easy-to-use format that provides consistent codes and names for all different samples; each sample is independently selected, so that individuals are not linked between samples; variables in the U.S. samples include educational, occupational, and work indicators; respondent income; disability status; immigration status veteran status; and various household characteristics.
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A) the people. B) the states. C) nature. D) the British monarchy. E) tradition.
What is the importance of a dissenting opinion?
a. It tells why a certain ruling was made and why that ruling was appropriate. b. It provides additional insight into why a particular ruling was made. c. It is written by the chief justice to give a rationale behind the decision. d. It may provide justification when the Court is preparing to overrule itself.
Which of the following conditions, if true, would eliminate the free rider/collective action problem?
a. if participation in an interest group were mandatory b. if members were allowed to vote on matters of concern to the interest group c. if participation in an interest group were voluntary d. if the leaders of an interest group were able to set the group's priorities e. if an interest group focused on providing benefits to society as a whole
What is the key constitutional issue in the debate over school choice?
A) The balance between the free exercise and establishment of religion clauses B) The balance between the right to free speech and the right to assembly C) The balance between the right to an education and the right to free speech D) The balance between the right to free exercise of religion and the right to free speech E) The balance between free speech and the right to vote