Why are polls that exhibit clear majority opinions on the issues sometimes problematic?
a. because they may call the virtues of polling into question
b. because they may weaken the influence of true public opinion
c. because they may strengthen the influence of true public opinion
d. because they may silence members of the public who hold minority views
d
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The election of Abraham Lincoln, a majority in both houses of Congress, and the eventual secession of eleven Southern states led to a decade of domination for the
a. Whigs. b. Democratic-Republicans. c. Dixie-crats. d. Republican Party. e. Democratic Party.
The iron triangle is a relationship among
a. the media, congressional candidates, and voters. b. congressional elites, lobbyists, and bureaucrats. c. the media, congressional committees, and voters. d. federal agencies, the media, and interest groups. e. citizen elites from various interest groups.
The study of the behavior of human and nonhuman animals in the natural environment, without any manipulation of variables, is called
a. subjective research. b. anthropometric research. c. observational research. d. quasi-experimental research.
Which of the following characteristics is NOT considered a factor in a high-stimulus election, meaning that it DOES NOT help to generate a higher level of voter participation?
a. greater levels of media coverage b. higher significance of the office c. incentives given to voters to entice them to the polls d. more attractive candidates e. perceptions of a close race