An independent variable is the variable in a study that is

Which of the following statements best describes the geographical prevalence of female genital cutting? It occurs

a. in all major Middle Eastern societies. b. only in remote areas of the world. c. never in Europe and North America. d. in some African and Asian societies. e. widely in Latin America and islands in the Pacific.

According to Almond's "three publics," the elite might play to the "attentive public" because they __________

A) tend to pass on views that mobilize the general public B) tend to pass on views that mobilize other elites C) rarely pass on negative views that might upset the general public D) rarely pass on views that simply repeat those of the elite

The Canadian electoral system has what consequence for smaller political parties?

A. it under-represents majority electoral results B. it makes it difficult for smaller parties to exist and function at the national level C. it makes it easy for smaller parties to exist at the national level D. it makes it possible for new parties to come into existence easily

Texas government made a commitment to modernize the state criminal justice system in the 1950s with an increased focus on rehabilitation and a decreased focus on revenge

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.