A__________is a nonscientific poll in which there is no way to ensure that the opinions expressed are representative of the larger population being polled

A) decision poll
B) statistical poll
C) straw poll
D) model poll
E) telephone poll


C

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Voting based on an evaluation of an incumbent's past performance in office is __________, while casting a vote due to a candidate's stances on important questions during a particular election reflects __________

A) retrospective voting; issue voting B) retrospective voting; candidate image voting C) issue voting; candidate image voting D) issue voting; retrospective voting E) candidate image voting; issue voting

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According to the text, the current process of political socialization in the United States ______.

a. teaches us tolerance for the political values of other nations b. trains us to support and obey the existing political system c. teaches us to think independently and critically d. is the primary function of a college education e. has no legitimate function

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ABA designs are also known as pretest-posttest designs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science

The term midterm election refers to those

A) elections held by a political party to nominate candidates. B) general elections held in non-presidential election years. C) elections for purpose of filling office vacancies. D) elections for purposes of recalling a government official.

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