Why do Americans likely think that violent crime is a more serious problem than it actually is?
a. because more crimes are reported to police than actually occur
b. because NCVS and UCR data are wildly inaccurate
c. because the media over-report violent crime
d. because Americans are frightened by the visuals that accompany news stories about violent crime
c
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As First Lady, Laura Bush
A) gave the role a dramatically new definition by participating in policy formation. B) invigorated interest in the arts and cultural activities in Washington. C) promoted civil rights and other social causes supported only off-handedly by her husband. D) probably had greater weight with her "just say no" education campaign than all other government anti-drug education efforts combined. E) restored to the role its traditional emphasis on reinforcing the dignified aspect of the presidency.
Islam can be considered an example of a transnational identity
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Since the Second World War, large numbers of low-income African Americans have migrated from rural areas to big cities
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The way in which a country's constitution or laws translate popular votes into control of public offices is called a(n)
A) party system. B) electoral system. C) constitutional hierarchy. D) divided system. E) supremacy clause.