Define the gender gap and provide examples of its visibility on certain issues.

What will be an ideal response?


GenderĀ gapĀ refers to the differences in views and voting patterns between men and women. Public opinion polls and voting data confirm this gap, which indicates that men and women hold very different views on certain issues. Voter turnout patterns increase the effect of the gap. Issues where it is visible include the optimal role of government, pay equity, and capital punishment.

Political Science

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A. The early days of the republic B. The time of the Civil War C. The turn of the century D. Post-World War II E. The Great Depression

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According to surveys cited by Steven Kull, the respondents with the greatest tendency to have misperceptions about the Iraq War relied primarily on _______ as their primary source of news.

a. FOX News b. National Public Radio c. the Public Broadcasting Service d. the print media

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An approach to ecological heath that emphasizes a rational and equitable approach to development that balances societal needs against environmental limitations is called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The number of local governments in the United States has remained stable since the 1940s

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science