A researcher wishes to test the effect of media consumption on the political attitudes of 100 college students. To ensure the validity of her research she must account for ___________________ of the students’ political attitudes.

The most important way the 5th Amendment provides protections for those accused of crimes is by ______.

a. assuring a speedy trial by a jury of their peers b. guaranteeing processes and procedures for their defense c. ensuring fair and reasonable search and seizure of evidence d. prohibiting excessive bail and cruel/unusual punishment

______ is ranked as the least stable state on the 2016 Failed States Index.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).