After leaving the polls, a voter tells a reporter that he voted for Candidate A because he thinks that Candidate A will do a good job. This statement is an expression of which of the following?

a) coattail effect
b) prospective voting
c) retrospective voting
d) conservatism
e) straight-ticket voting


B

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Presidents __________ used their executive authority to fight racial discrimination, despite congressional resistance

a. Hoover and Roosevelt b. Truman and Eisenhower c. Clinton and George W. Bush e. Johnson and Grant

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In what ways do economic conflicts bear on international security today? How does Marxism explain economic conflict? Provide at least one example in your answer.

What will be an ideal response?

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Why have American National Election Studies (ANES) researchers conducted surveys before and after every mid-term and presidential election since 1952?

a. to compile long-term studies of the electorate b. to increase voter participation c. to safeguard elections from manipulation by political consultants d. to clarify options for undecided voters

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