The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is responsible for only monitoring elections

The United Nations’ good offices, conciliation, investigation, mediation, observation, and truce supervision are sometimes referred to as ________ activities.

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

Which of the following statements is NOT true concerning the role of issues in citizens’ voting decisions?

a. People know where they stand on the “easy” issues but tend to tune out the “complicated” issues. b. The media do not generally cover issues in depth. c. Calculated policy decisions by voters are common. d. People are busy and, in many cases, rely on party labels.