Reported voter turnout _________ as education __________.

Why is it that despite Jews only making up less than 2 percent of the U.S. population most elected officials take a pro-Israel stance?

A) A great deal of elected officials are themselves Jewish. B) Most elected officials are ignorant of the politics of Israel, and so simply go along with the wishes of American Jews. C) Most elected officials are predisposed to supporting Israel regardless of pressure from citizens. D) Among American Jews are extremely avid supporters of Israel.

The rise of inexpensive video production and Internet “narrow-casting” through YouTube and similar services is likely to have long-term effects on world politics because __________

a. most video services, including YouTube, are based in the U.S., something that will increase American soft power despite the rise of cable networks based elsewhere b. broadcast and cable news tends to be tightly controlled by states, even in Western countries, whereas Internet video distribution is impossible to control c. anyone who can afford even a smart phone with video capability can affect how issues are framed and viewed, while these services allow for interactivity across countries and borders d. activists within wealthier countries, who are more likely to have good Internet access and better video equipment, are investing in the building of transnational issue networks