Science moves away from _________ evidence and toward _________.

A. anecdotal; normative propositions
B. empirical; searching for regularities
C. empirical; testable hypotheses
D. anecdotal; rigorous research


Answer: D

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"Effective governance" has many dimensions, but one way to define it is as follows: a good fit exists between the demands of the people and what their institutions deliver; decision makers understand their constituents' needs and respond responsibly to them; and representatives grasp the dimensions of pressing problems or unanticipated events and devise fair, responsible, and timely solutions that make economic sense. Is California "effectively" governed? Considering the definition provided here, devise a short list of criteria for evaluating what "effective governance" means, and construct an argument about how well California state government measures up.

What will be an ideal response?

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Anarchists value ______.

a. liberty over order and security b. order over liberty c. equality over liberty d. equality over order e. order over security

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Most weapons procurement contracts are ______, almost guaranteeing that the manufacturers will make a profit, thus encouraging them to make a low bid and allowing cost escalations.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following statements is true of an indirect primary?

A. Voter turnout for indirect primaries is higher than it is in general elections. B. Voters cast their ballots for candidates who will run in the general election. C. Voters choose delegates, who in turn choose candidates to represent their party. D. Voters nominate candidates for Congress almost always through indirect primaries. E. Voters typically choose candidates of more than one party.

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