The idea that language shapes behavior and, therefore, should be regulated to control its social effects is known as ______.

a. the free exercise clause
b. political correctness
c. fighting words
d. obscenity
e. libel


b. political correctness

Political Science

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The policy most likely to generate intense conflicts is

a. redistributive policy. b. distributive policy. c. regulatory policy. d. constituent policy.

Political Science

Americans have become more tolerant of minority political viewpoints than they were in the 1950s

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science

The argument that a dual convergence will take place, and CMEs and LMEs will continue to have significant differences, is a component of the

a. globalization assimilation policy b. liberal market economies argument c. varieties of capitalism (VOC) perspective d. competitive advantage strategy

Political Science

An academic political researcher would be more apt to use which of the following poll types in order to obtain reliable information?

a. random-digit dialing in which calls are placed to landlines and cell phones b. scientific surveys with randomly selected respondents and multiple random survey instruments c. internet-based polling of large numbers of respondents with little respondent filtering d. well-designed exit polls administered in a particular set of purposely selected precincts

Political Science