A ______ refers to an official leaking a policy or plan in order to gauge public reaction.

a. coordinated leak
b. policy temperature
c. trial balloon
d. public opinion poll


c. trial balloon

Political Science

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The establishment of a particular measurement scheme for a concept is known as

a. correlation. b. qualification. c. conceptualization. d. operationalization. e. quantification.

Political Science

Multimember districts were once used as a means to

a. dilute minority voters' influence at the polls. b. reflect communities of interest, especially in rural areas. c. decrease the administrative costs of state legislatures. d. pack legislative districts with party members to win a majority of legislative seats.

Political Science

Which president's 1828 victory over John Quincy Adams is generally considered one of the dirtiest media campaigns in history?

A) Thomas Jefferson B) Andrew Jackson C) James Madison D) Ulysses S. Grant

Political Science

The War Powers Resolution requires the president to always consult with Congress before American troops are introduced into hostile situations

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science