Which statement is NOT true about the Members of Congress?
a. Women are now massively represented.
b. They are a wealthy group.
c. The Speaker of the House is the highest paid member.
d. Members leave office because they are defeated.
Answer: a. Women are now massively represented.
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a. equality b. popular consent c. electoral politics d. statism
_______________ refer to some of the ways people are categorized (e.g., 18–24 year olds, Catholic, people of color, and so on)
a. Public opinion polls b. Demographics c. Data analyses d. Exit polls e. Entrance polls
Which of the following statements concerning the "Daisy Girl" ad from the 1964 presidential campaign is true?
A) The ad ran nightly for a month before being retired by the campaign. B) The ad attempted to portray Lyndon Johnson as a candidate who would lead the United States to nuclear war. C) The ad negatively backfired and caused a brief surge of support for Barry Goldwater. D) The ad is an example of classic negative campaign advertising. E) The ad outraged World War II veterans who thought it played upon emotions related to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Which of the following is a difference between senators and representatives?
A) Senators mirror the views of their constituents, regardless of their opinions, whereas representatives follow their own ideals. B) Senators are elected to represent all of the people in a state, whereas representatives are elected by the voters of a particular area. C) Senators are elected every second year by popular vote, whereas representatives are elected every six years by popular vote. D) Senators must be at least twenty-five years of age, whereas representatives must be at least thirty years of age. E) Senators need not be residents of the state from which they are elected, whereas representatives must be legal residents of the state from which they are elected.