What type of party typically acts as a safety valve, channeling discontent into conventional participation?

Which of the following can be said to be a true global concern, as defined by the textbook?

A. Environmental degradation B. Global warming C. The global financial crisis D. The war on terror E. None of the above.

According to political scientistJohn Zaller, opinion surveys reflect __________

A) a bias in favor of supporting the president B)internal perceptions of economic performance C) recent exposure to elite opinion through the media D) inconsistency with regard to the content of public opinion