Straw polls and self-selected listener opinion polls share the same disadvantage, which means ______.
a. they can sway elections if released too early
b. their samples are not random
c. they only focus on political issues
d. their sampling errors are large
b. their samples are not random
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If you wanted to improve voter turnout, which of the following would you suggest?
a. holding elections more frequently b. using earlier registration deadlines c. moving toward a system of national nominating caucuses d. turning Election Day into a national holiday
Numerous failed states offer out-of-the-way places for terrorist groups to locate and train
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Constructivism puts emphasis on the rigidity of political identity and shifting interpretation of symbols and stories. 2. A consociational system recognizes the existence of specific ethnic groups and grants each some share of power in the central government. 3. A race is a group of people who see themselves as a group based on one or more perceived common physical characteristics and common history. 4. A specific language used by the government, state support of cultural events, and inclusion into the national history curriculum are examples of proof that a government has officially recognized an identity group.
What is meant by gentrification?
A. a form of local government in which the members of the city council select the mayor, who then shares power with other elected or appointed boards and commissions B. a form of local government in which the voters directly elect the city council and the mayor C. the oldest and most common form of city government, consisting of either a weak mayor and a city council or a strong mayor elected by voters and council D. a city "constitution" that outlines the structure of city government, defines the authority of the various officials, and provides for their selection E. a gradual change in property ownership with wealthier people buying property and moving into neighborhoods, leading to the revitalization of the area