Which of the following is a consequence of the rise of television broadcasting?
a. Candidates are more capable of running for office on their own by appealing to people directly through TV.
b. Individuals have a greater need for political parties to help them make decisions.
c. Groups have greater access to spread their issues and messages to the public.
d. The American public is better informed about politics and Congress is basing its opinions more on public opinion.
a
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The Revenue Act of 1971 is a federal law intended to broaden the base of financial support and minimize the dependence of candidates on large donations from a few contributors
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The tax system in the United States is structured so that
A) ?everyone pays the same percentage of their income as tax. B) ?a proportional rate is paid by all individuals that are fully employed. C) the "last" dollar made is being taxed at the highest rate. D) ?individuals are always taxed in a regressive manner. E) ?real estate is taxed at a higher rate than income.
Look at the research matrix below without column headings. If you wanted to have 10 participants for each condition, how many participants would you need for a within subjects factorial design?
Attractive Attractive Female Male Unattractive Unattractive Female Male a. 10 b. 20 c. 30 d. 40
Which of the following statements about presidents and the federal bureaucracy is LEAST accurate?
A. The president has the sole power to fire political appointees. B. Presidents who appoint officials primarily based on loyalty sometimes find that such appointments cause more harm than good. C. The president cannot fire the vast majority of bureaucrats, who hold protected civil service jobs. D. The president has the power to appoint some minor executive branch officials without approval by the Senate. E. The president has the sole power to fire heads of independent regulatory commissions.