In describing a social science theory, what does the term parsimonious mean?
a.) The theory is consistent and unambiguous.
b.) The theory is generally applicable.
c.) Researchers are able to test the theory.
d.) The theory avoids excessive complexity.
D
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The presiding officer in the Texas senate is the _____________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
The Office of Management and Budget
a. keeps Congress well informed on international affairs. b. consents to treaties and trade agreements negotiated by the President. c. was created by Article III of the Constitution. d. is staffed by accountants, economists, and tax lawyers.
The Twelfth Amendment
a. abolished the Electoral College. b. guaranteed that the winner of the national popular vote would also win the electoral college. c. provided for casting separate Electoral College votes for president and vice president. d. lowered the voting age to eighteen. e. extended suffrage to the African American population.
The policy of containment was aimed at
A. rolling back communism B. limiting the expansion of communism C. preventing the spread of nuclear weapons D. preventing the spread of oil pollution