Exit polls at a local election indicate extreme levels of voter dissatisfaction with high taxation levels in the local community. When election votes are tallied, voters approve an increase in property taxes to support local libraries. This is an example of what description of American public opinion?
A. Locke’s theory of natural rights
B. Lasswell and Frank’s description of policy
C. Peters’ description of ideological purity and operational effectiveness
D. Free and Cantril’s ideological conservatives and operational liberals
D. Free and Cantril’s ideological conservatives and operational liberals
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Which of the following statements is true of televised debates?
A. They allow candidates to discuss their policies as much as they want to, without any time constraints. B. They do not provide an opportunity to candidates to improve their images. C. They help shape the outcome of the elections. D. They have been a part of every election since 1990. E. They restrict candidates from pointing out the flaws of their opponents.
According to Elazar, which key factor has contributed to the diffusion of distinct political cultures in the United States?
a. migratory patterns b. poverty c. pervasive health issues d. economics
International law and norms __________
A) obligate states to accept refugees who arrive at their borders B) do not distinguish between refugees and migrants C) emphasize migrants' economic impact on a state rather than their international security implications D) provide guidance to receiving states as to how to distinguish political motives from economic motives
The concept of privatization involves _________.
A. protecting individual privacy B. encouraging private investment C. using private firms to administer public services D. reducing state regulation of the economy