In order to obtain a random yet representative sample with minimal cost, many pollsters use which of the following tools?

a. self-selected listener opinion polling
b. straw polls
c. exit polls
d. random-digit dialing


d. random-digit dialing

Political Science

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A. late 20th century B. early 20th century C. early 19th century D. late 19th century E. late 18th century

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The administrative concept of neutral competence holds that the bureaucracy should

A. be staffed by partisan presidents. B. stay out of conflicts between Congress and the president. C. not allow in-fighting between agencies. D. be structured on the basis of the principles of specialization, hierarchy, and formal rules. E. be staffed by people chosen on the basis of ability and do its work fairly on behalf of all citizens.

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The overall trend in world taxation policies is towards

A. higher income taxes. B. lower income tax rates. C. higher sales taxes. D. lower sales taxes.

Political Science

Which political theorist stated that "Man is born free, and yet we see him everywhere in chains"?

a. John Locke b. Thomas Hobbes c. Niccolo Machiavelli d. Aristotle e. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Political Science