When several members of the group jump on board for a particular idea or series of comments about a given idea, attitude, or belief as a result of subgroup pressure, this is called __________
A) peer pressure
B) moderation
C) synergistic group effect
D) group think
D
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A. these taxes are popular with voters B. individuals indirectly pay corporate taxes C. high corporate taxes may cause industries to relocate to a less costly area D. these taxes are passed along to consumers in higher prices
What effect does political scientist John Mueller suggest nuclear weapons had on the nature of the Cold War?
a. They had a major effect and were the reason that the Cold War did not turn "hot." b. They were irrelevant. c. They had a minimal effect, limiting the expansion of the major powers into smaller theaters like the Middle East. d. They brought about a reduction of the ideological component of the war. e. They brought about a greater emphasis on the ideological component of the war.
With which of the following statements would a majority of Tea Party members agree?
a. Government is always wasteful. b. Government should be bigger. c. For undocumented workers there should be a pathway to citizenship. d. Corporations make too much profit. -
Which of the following is the primary concern of those who choose proportional representation?
A. a two-party system B. geographic representation C. ideological representation D. checks and balances