When should pollsters be concerned about a "spiral of silence"?
a. when officials interpret polling results without regard to sampling error
b. when respondents appear to have opinions on an issue but in fact do not
c. when respondents feel pressure to accept the viewpoint of the majority
d. when officials commission their own polls rather than rely on independent polling organizations
c
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In which way has the manner in which the news is reported changed?
A. A growing diversity of news outlets conveys news originating from a growing number of sources. B. A growing diversity of news outlets conveys news originating from fewer and fewer sources. C. A shrinking diversity of news outlets conveys news originating from a growing number of sources. D. A shrinking diversity of news outlets conveys news originating from fewer and fewer sources.
Which of the following was a criticism of the realist school of thought?
a. It was too idealistic. b. It could not account for new trends in international relations, like economic cooperation. c. It was too precise in how it defined key terms, like power and interest. d. Both options b and c are true. e. All of the above are true.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
All of the following statements about the Voting Rights Act of 1965 are true EXCEPT:
a. It directed the Attorney General to challenge the constitutionality of poll taxes. b. It suspended the use of literacy tests used to discriminate against poor and minority voters. c. It expressly prohibited the practice of gerrymandering. d. It required states in the covered jurisdiction to attain "preclearance" from the Attorney General before making changes to voting standards, practice, or procedure. e. It was amended in 1985 to prohibit vote dilution without requiring the proof of discriminatory purpose demanded by the original Act.