Because less populous states will not give up their political advantage in the Senate, equal representation in the Senate is essentially an amendment-proof feature of American democracy

The Declaration of Independence was based on input from many people, but its primary author was

a. James Madison. b. John Quincy Adams. c. Benjamin Franklin. d. George Washington. e. Thomas Jefferson.

After reading about the challenges of conducting accurate surveys in the textbook's "How Do We Know?" box about gauging opinions, you know that some survey questions may be worded to encourage a particular response

What opinion do you think this question is trying to elicit: Given the success of the anti-drinking program in our schools, do you think we should expand the program? a. The question would not likely elicit informed responses; it is too neutral. b. The question is worded to elicit responses that oppose teen drinking. c. The question is worded to elicit responses that favor expanding the anti-drinking program. d. The question is worded to elicit support for banning the consumption of alcohol. e. The question is worded to elicit nonattitudes from people who drink alcohol.