The media are agents of __________, its political coverage helping form the political culture of the public
a. context
b. change
c. education
d. socialization
d
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a. was too liberal for his district. b. was too conservative for his district. c. violated federal campaign finance laws. d. used his public office for private gain.
The Fifteenth Amendment gave the vote to which group?
a. White men b. White women c. Black men d. Black women
Which statement about political appointees is most accurate?
A) A political appointee undergoes a detailed screening process and must be confirmed by the House of Representatives. B) The average term of service for a political appointee is less than two years. C) In recent years, less than 10 percent of federal employees have been fired for incompetence. D) A political appointee will serve from the beginning of a president's term until a new appointee is transitioned after the election. E) Political appointees are often unsatisfied with their jobs, given that the salary tends to be lower than workers in the private sector.
In order to combat any threats to internal validity during sampling procedures, researchers should use
a. external validity. b. systematic sampling. c. random sampling. d. random assignment.