In describing a social science theory, what does the term parsimonious mean?
a.) The theory is consistent and unambiguous.
b.) The theory is generally applicable.
c.) Researchers are able to test the theory.
d.) The theory avoids excessive complexity.
D
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The decline of machine politics is attributed to all of the following EXCEPT ________
A. the absence of federal social welfare programs B. the decline in European immigration C. structural reforms such as nonpartisanship D. the rise of self-financed candidates
Which of the following statements about Franklin Roosevelt's "court-packing" proposal is most accurate?
A. It inspired a judicial backlash that effectively brought the New Deal era to an end. B. It was unconstitutional, because the Constitution stipulates that the Supreme Court should consist of exactly nine justices. C. It would have forced every Supreme Court justice over the age of 70 to retire or face impeachment proceedings. D. It succeeded in increasing judicial support for Roosevelt's New Deal programs. E. It was accepted by the majority of Congress as a reasonable means of countering the entrenched conservatism of the Supreme Court.