An advantage of early polls is that they can __________
a. accurately predict well in advance winners of elections
b. measure recognition of candidates’ names
c. accurately measure support for candidates seeking office for the first time
d. accurately predict when voters have made up their minds
ANS: B
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Which of the following recent events depleted U.S. resources and harmed the attractiveness of the American economic model?
a. the enactment of NAFTA b. the rise of China as an economic powerhouse c. the success of the euro d. the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
Economists suggest that non-democratic governments hinder economic development as ________
A. the leaders are answerable to the general public and fear political consequences B. the insulation of the leaders from the general public reduces accountability and increases corruption C. the governments are relatively more insulated from demands of interest groups, lobbies, and the private sector D. the leaders have limited ability to radically alter the structure of property relations E. the general public has the right to demand resources from the state
Federal magistrates perform each of the following functions EXCEPT
A) preside over some trials. B) issue warrants for arrest. C) hear motions subject to review. D) prosecute violations of federal law. E) none of the above
Suppose the governor of Texas finds that the actual gas production did not match the estimate that was drawn for a particular year. Which office should she hold responsible for this situation?
a. the Sunset Advisory Commission b. the Texas Railroad Commission c. the Texas Water Development Board d. the Department of Transportation