______ is an interpretation of a politician’s words or actions designed to present a favorable image.

a. A sound bite
b. Framing
c. Priming
d. Spin
e. News management


d. Spin

Political Science

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__________ are phrases that might lead the individual to whom they are directed to respond with a punch

A) Libertarian words B) Fighting words C) "Come-and-Get-It" words D) Criminal words E) Advocacy words

Political Science

Which of the following is NOT a good reason for psychology students to take a research methods course?

a. It will allow you to become a better consumer of the scientific literature b. It requires more rigorous thinking than is typically found in other psychology courses c. The content of psychology courses is typically based on scientific findings d. You need to be able to evaluate the adequacy of the many claims you encounter daily

Political Science

Of the following statements about school board elections, which are correct? (choose one more options)

a. most members are elected from single-member districts b. elections are nonpartisan c. most members are elected at large d. elections are partisan

Political Science

Unlike the private sector, the public sector is accountable to each of the following EXCEPT ______.

a. international organizations b. legislators c. courts d. the public

Political Science