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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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
All of the following are reasons given in support of the corporate income tax EXCEPT________
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