A grassroots organization might try to influence a public official using all of the following methods EXCEPT:
a. A significant number of letters from constituents on a particular issue.
b. Large campaign donations by a number of interest groups.
c. A substantial number of constituent phone calls to the official over an issue of concern.
d. A large number of emails from constituents over an issue of concern.
b
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Use Figure 2.4 to determine which statement below best represents to what degree Americans have trusted the federal government to do the right thing
a. There is no general trend in the level of trust in the government. b. Democrats are more trusting of the government than are Republicans. c. Americans have become more trusting of the government since the most recent economic recession. d. The lowest level of trust in the government was recorded in the early 1990s. e. Although there was an increase in trust in the years immediately following September 11, 2001, the level of trust has gradually declined over the past fifty years.
Which of the following statements regarding globalization is true?
a. Globalization has conquered the world and is growing stronger. b. Most of the world's poor countries are benefiting from globalization. c. Globalization totally depends on world markets staying open. d. Countries that participate in globalization enjoy an average 20 percent annual growth rate. e. Globalization is stable and not susceptible to banking and currency crises.
Identify the unit of analysis in this hypothesis: Civil wars that are halted by negotiated peace agreements are less likely to re-erupt than are those that cease due to the military superiority of one of the parties to the conflict.
a. Peace agreements b. Military c. Civil wars d. Negotiations
Which of the following statements about special district governments in Texas is accurate?
A. They are necessary but are often the least efficient and expedient way to solve a problem. B. They are all governed by a board of directors that voters elect. C. Due to its individualistic culture, Texas has relatively few special district governments compared to most states. D. The primary reason for their existence is to fill service gaps left by other units of government.