According to Figure 18.2, the budget for the Department of State has grown considerably faster than has the budget for the Department of Defense

A researcher is studying the predictors of votes in Congress. Which of the following variables is not a likely cause of vote choice?

a. Political party b. Ideological position c. Age d. Constituent preferences

Slander or libel lawsuits may be filed when someone’s false statement harms another person’s reputation. Because of Supreme Court rulings such as New York Times v. Sullivan, however,

a. only private figures can reasonably hope to win such lawsuits.  b. only politicians can reasonably hope to win such lawsuits.  c. only minors can reasonably hope to win such lawsuits.  d. only celebrities and entertainers can reasonably hope to win such lawsuits.