According to Table 8.1, in which of the following activities do Americans participate the most?
a. attending campaign meetings
b. contacting public officials
c. discussing politics with others
d. volunteering
e. organizing to benefit the community
c
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The conclusions reached by ex post facto designs are
A) scientifically valid because all confounding variables are controlled. B) not scientifically valid although all confounding variables are controlled. C) not scientifically valid because confounding variables are not controlled. D) scientifically valid because all extraneous variables are controlled.
What is the purpose of the Federal Communications Commission’s “equal time rule”?
a. It mandates the amount of time that a station is allowed to broadcast politically oriented programs. b. It mandates that media outlets must give free time to the government to advocate for its tax-supported programs. c. It mandates that radio and television stations must offer equal amounts of airtime to all political candidates who want to broadcast advertisements. d. It restricts the amount of political advertising that a newspaper may carry in comparison to television. e. It requires a station to allot equal time slots to every candidate who is able to pay for them.
A supporter of equality of opportunity as a way of redressing past civil rights inequities would be most likely to advocate
A. color-blind administration of the laws. B. preferential treatment for blacks. C. comparable-worth pay scales. D. busing for racial integration of schools. E. affirmative action.
When looking at governments, it is not easy to quantify whether or not
a. it is functioning well. b. the laws it passes are constitutional. c. there are enough votes to pass a law in the state legislature. d. the executive will veto a bill or sign it.