The __________ problem occurs when people fail to join a group because they can get the benefits the group offers without contributing to the group's efforts

a. free rider
b. pluralist
c. collective good
d. group coordination


a

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a. the bandwagon effect b. the salience hypothesis c. the marginal attitude myth d. the popularity factor

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The governor can grant appointments to executive boards and commissions, but these appointments must be confirmed by

a. the voters. b. no one. c. the state Senate. d. the lieutenant governor.

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According to political scientist Samuel P. Huntington (1968), “the most important political distinction among countries concerns their ______.”

A. form of government B. degree of government C. view of government D. stability of government

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Coverage of foreign policy in "soft news" outlets, such as Entertainment Tonight, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Glenn Beck, and Oprah, do not have an effect on the public's knowledge of foreign policy as the public recognizes these media

outlets as entertainment sources. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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