When an opinion poll asks "Do you favor or oppose going to war as a means to fighting terrorism?" the most likely reason the results may be distorted is that
A) ?more respondents will automatically answer in the affirmative.
B) ?the respondents do not wish to answer the question.
C) ?the respondents' interaction with the interview influence the answer.
D) ?the question may be asked in a different order depending on the respondent.
E) ?the possible answers from which they are allowed to choose is different.
A
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A committee which deals primarily with specific public-policy topics is known as a(n) ________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Supreme Court rulings on the Second Amendment ______.
A. have left the lower federal courts to define the parameters of Second Amendment rights B. have significantly weakened the individual rights arguments C. imposed strict limitations on when and where citizens can carry guns D. adopted a liberal interpretation of the amendment, so citizens are free to carry any type of weapon they desire
Which government document made human rights the philosophical basis of good government departing significantly from past precedent and contemporary practice?
a. The Federalist Papers b. The Declaration of the Rights of Man c. The Declaration of Independence d. The Second Treatise of Government e. The Federalist Papers
Which of the following best describes minor courts of limited jurisdiction?
A. They are the courts that handle misdemeanors, traffic cases, and civil suits involving small amounts of money. B. They are the courts that administer common and criminal law. C. They are the courts that administer estates and handle matters related to wills. D. They are the courts that review decisions of trial courts. E. They are the courts that administer equity and statutory law.