George Gallup undoubtedly had a vested interest in fostering reliance on public opinion polls. Why?
a. He was a politician.
b. He was a pollster.
c. He was a political consultant.
d. He was an officeholder.
b
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Which of the following statements is true of the public's belief of the press?
A. The press helps them take necessary steps to choose the right candidate. B. Press criticism of political campaigns helps them make the correct decision during elections. C. Press involvement in politics is not enough to give them sufficient information on political candidates. D. Press involvement is unbiased and helps make a positive impact on them while voting. E. The press is successful in fulfilling its role as a watchdog.
Much of the television advertising that is seen by Americans during a campaign consists of __________
a. negative attack ads b. positive issue ads c. character building ads d. third-party ads
According to Locke, all of the following are "basic rights" that preceded the existence of government and that government therefore may not violate, EXCEPT
A) life B) liberty C) property D) happiness E) None of the above
A political culture that views government as something by the elites and for the elites is known as
a. moralistic political culture. b. traditionalistic political culture. c. nativistic political culture. d. individualistic political culture.