When should pollsters be concerned about a "spiral of silence"?
a. when officials interpret polling results without regard to sampling error
b. when respondents appear to have opinions on an issue but in fact do not
c. when respondents feel pressure to accept the viewpoint of the majority
d. when officials commission their own polls rather than rely on independent polling organizations
c
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Which of the following statements about trust and confidence among Americans is the most accurate?
A. Young Americans show a stronger degree of trust in their fellow countrymen than any generation since the 1950s. B. While Americans have lost confidence in the Supreme Court and the presidency, their confidence in Congress has remained strong. C. The current level of political cynicism in the United States is unique among industrialized nations. D. In the 1980s and 1990s, American trust in government returned to its pre-1960s levels. E. Declines in trust and confidence in government seem to have contributed to a decline in volunteerism.
The proper name for a super PAC is __________
a. policies and contributions b. soft money– c. political action committee d. independent expenditure-only committee
What type of jury privately hears evidence presented by the government to determine whether persons should be required to stand trial?
a. petit b. private c. secret d. grand
The Earned Income Tax Credit aims primarily to help:
A. the working poor. B. the non-working poor. C. the middle class. D. the elderly.