THE CONTENT OF AMERICAN PUBLIC OPINION
What will be an ideal response?
Education is the strongest single predictor of political knowledge.
Americans are better informed about institutions and processes of government than they are about people and players in the political arena.
Americans are generally poorly informed about global affairs.
Americans' trust and confidence in government has fallen sharply since the late 1960s.
Americans' belief in the effectiveness of political participation has also declined.
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Which of the following would NOT be considered a third-party activity on the part of the United Nations?
a. Mediation b. Peacekeeping c. Collective security d. Good offices
Which of the following is not a concern commonly identified as important to individuals who identify as conservative?
a. Promoting U.S. business overseas b. Restricting immigration c. Strengthening U.S. military power d. Reducing defense spending