In Texas, party membership is determined by
a. the payment of dues.
b. the act of voting in a primary election.
c. the indication of party preference on the voter registration card.
d. attendance at a party convention.
e. the voter's choice on a general election ballot.
B
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The chapter's "Unresolved Debate" box highlights the research of University of Michigan scholar Philip Converse. Given what you know about Converse's research, with which of the following statements would he be likely to agree?
a. Nonattitudes are likely to stem from poorly worded survey questions. b. Survey responses are not a good reflection of Americans' ability to understand and make good decisions about politics. c. Most Americans lack the capacity for well-developed, informed political thought and are not interested in political issues. d. Research should focus on public opinion overall rather than on how individuals form opinions. e. Nonattitudes are likely to stem from the fact that Americas sample from competing considerations when they are asked to answer survey questions.
Lawrence F. Keller contends that while municipal charters are often overlooked, they are important because
a. "They are always efficient and able to deliver all services people need." b. "They are made of people you know and, as a result, are always responsive to the demands of the citizens." c. "They are responsible for funding schools, which are always the most important service in any community." d. "They are of major significance for the quality of public life for most Americans."