Politics is defined as the ability to influence the behavior of others, usually through the use of force, persuasion, or rewards.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

Politics is the process of resolving conflicts over how society should use its scarce resources and who should receive various benefits, such as public health care and public higher education. It is the process of determining "who gets what, when, and how" in a society. See 1-1: What Are Politics and Government?

Political Science

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Administrative agencies often are provided with long and detailed statutory mandates that leave them with little room for choice in deciding what should or should not be done on some matter

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science

In order to determine that a person who walks 50 units of distance is walking twice as far as someone who walks 25 units of distance, what type of measurement scale must be employed?

A) nominal B) interval C) ordinal D) ratio

Political Science

What does the Ninth Amendment say?

a. The states have all of the powers not granted to the federal government. b. The people have all of the powers not granted to the federal government. c. The Constitution's enumerated rights are not inclusive. d. Those accused of a crime have certain rights designed to prevent the government from abusing individual liberties.

Political Science

Which of the following is an accurate interpretation of the outcome?

a) The drug has no effect on activity level of rats. b) The time of day has no effect on the activity level of rats. c) The effect of drug on activity level of rats depends upon the time of day. d) The drug is a stimulant and therefore a good appetite suppressant.

Political Science