What is the most important characteristic of any sample?

A) It should be homogeneous.
B) It should accurately represent the population.
C) It should be heterogeneous.
D) It should include the entire population.

Answer: B

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A government can be viewed as legitimate when ________

A) there is no opposition to its policies B) all officials are elected with a majority of the popular vote C) the governed afford the government the authority and right to exercise power D) it attempts to make all citizens happy E) it takes the form of a democracy

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Which of the following best explains the reason for continued public support for Social Security?

A. Social Security provides funds only to those people whose income falls below a certain level when they retire. B. Social Security provides funds to retirees who paid into the system, and it serves as a safety net to reduce poverty among seniors. C. Social Security provides options for seniors to invest in private markets to supplement retirement income. D. Social Security provides health care coverage to all seniors when they retire.

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