When the Senate delays or rejects a federal judicial nomination, the president can still appoint justices by __________

An observational researcher who changes criteria for coding behavior over time is showing

a. observer bias. b. subject reactivity. c. cluster sampling. d. observer drift.

Which of the following is considered a positive role of political parties?

a. The constitutional role of political parties is to balance control of the legislative and executive branches. b. Political parties control the government, thereby keeping government power in check. c. The major political parties play a central role in running government at all levels, including organizing and providing context to voters. d. Political parties stir dissent so that citizens do not trust their government too much. e. Effective political parties successfully eliminate competition.