. If a researcher is examining the relationship between X and Y but finds that the relationship dissipates when controlling for Z it means the relationship between X and Y is __________________.

a. Interactive
b. Additive
c. Spurious
d. Indifferent


c. Spurious

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Extreme capitalist democracies all have similar:

a. political institutions, in which power is highly decentralized. b. checks and balances and separation of powers in their governmental systems. c. judicial systems, in which high courts have the power of judicial review. d. pluralist interest group structures in which power is highly decentralized.

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Select the answer that is NOT one of the five primary questions to be considered when researching a particular international organization:

a. Membership inclusivity. b. Likelihood of policy compliance among members. c. Cooperation with permanent members of the UN Security Council. d. Manner of costs for members that fail to follow policy of the body.

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Immigrants currently make up about 5 percent of the U.S. population

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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How might lobbying Congress be similar to lobbying the courts?

A. Both involve lobbying related to pending legislation. B. Both involve use of PAC contributions to gain access to decision makers (i.e., legislators and judges). C. Both are examples of the "inside game." D. Both typically involve grassroots lobbying.

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