Controversial issues placed for a public vote via the initiative or referendum process by one political party or group, with the goal of dividing candidates and supporters of a rival party or group are known as
a. wedge issues.
b. split-ticket items.
c. partisan grudges.
d. policy divisions.
a
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Regarding homosexuality, a 2009 public opinion poll indicated that
a. most people found it "morally wrong.". b. more than half thought it should be criminalized. c. most said it was not "morally wrong" or "not a moral issue.". d. All of the above are true.
Which statement about world opinion of the United States is most accurate?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false