In studying the dimensions of public opinion, to what does the term "direction" refer?
A. an individual's preference with respect to a particular issue
B. the majority's change in ideological leaning over time
C. the degree to which an individual is willing to learn and accept new information on an issue about which the individual already has a strong opinion
D. the evolution of an individual's ideology over time
E. the degree to which a candidate's message can change an individual's issue opinion
Answer: A
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A political culture exists where
A. there is a sustained and patterned way of thinking about political and economic life. B. the demographics of a nation suggest the presence of a fairly homogeneous group. C. a constitution creates an orderly society. D. there is a large amount of agreement among the public. E. there is elite guidance in matters related to politics.
According to Williams, why does the process of democratization offer major opportunities to organized crime?
a. Democratizing states are normally weak states. b. Democracies are more prone to corruption than authoritarian regimes. c. Politicians need the money and votes that organized crime groups can provide. d. The instability created by the democratization process can be exploited by organized crime. e. Members of the former regime may turn to crime when faced with the prospect of losing their jobs.
Which of the following is a reason for the separation of powers?
a. to ensure the power of the executive b. to promote equality of opportunity c. to prevent tyranny by any one branch d. to create gridlock in government
A representative who substitutes his or her own judgment for that of his or her constituents acts as a(n)
a. delegate. b. trustee. c. politico. d. authoritarian. e. incumbent