Polls conducted by news organizations that invite everyone to participate by phone, mail, or Internet are practically worthless because they
a. do not consist of a random sample.
b. do not reach enough respondents.
c. largely falsify the results to support the current news story.
d. primarily reach nonvoters.
e. reach only those people who have little knowledge of the issues.
ANS: A
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a. bivalve legislature. b. biannual legislature. c. bi-level legislature. d. biped legislature. e. bicameral legislature.
Civic culture theory
a. is the belief among some economic and political elite that their position implies a civic obligation to enhance the quality of life for those less fortunate than themselves. b. argues that the cultural form of a particular society influences political outcomes including the likelihood of successful democracy. c. discourages government involvement in the protection of groups or leveling of the economic playing field. d. supports government action aimed at benefiting large numbers of people. e. emphasizes causes and consequences of differences within a population between those who value freedom and quality of life positions such as environmental protection, and those who value order and economic prosperity.