In 1936, George Gallup issued the first scientifically designed presidential election poll based on marketing research techniques. Today, politicians use polling and survey research to gauge public opinion, shape policy, and manipulate political attitudes and behaviors.

What will be an ideal response?

UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC OPINION IN THE CONTEXT OF AMERICAN POLITICS

Political Science

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently held that under the U.S. Constitution, citizen redistricting commissions that were created through the initiative process are constitutional.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Political Science

In Congress, 80% or even 90% of those in office are successfully reelected. This is best explained because they have ______.

a. incumbency advantage b. partisan support c. bipartisan constituency d. financial war chests

Political Science