What is the most important characteristic of any sample?

A) It should be homogeneous.
B) It should accurately represent the population.
C) It should be heterogeneous.
D) It should include the entire population.


Answer: B

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A __________ results after fissures develop in each party's coalition, which begins to fracture after new issues appear, dividing the electorate. Each party forms a new coalition—one that endures for years

a. dealignment b. national party convention c. realigning or critical election d. secular realignment

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An advantage of federalism is that it allows states to __________

a. restrict civil rights for members of disliked groups b. be policy innovators c. have uniform policies d. be supreme over the national government

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Although it is not considered strategically possible, allowing voters opportunity to vote on specific issues or legislation is a type of ______________ democracy

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What is a presidential mandate? ?

a. An order issued by the president  b. An obligation of the president  c. An annual speech to both houses of Congress  d. A level of support characterized by a popular majority 

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