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POLI 330 Final Exam 1. (TCO 1) Which best explains the differences between historians and political scientists? (Points : 2) Historians look for generalizations, and political scientists are reluctant to generalize. Historians are reluctant to generalize, and political scientists look for generalizations. Historians are more likely to look for comparisons than political scientists. Historians tend to focus on nature-based explanations, and political scientists focus on nurture- based explanat...

The Roles of the Media in Influencing Government and its Citizens The Correlation Function Cultural Transmission and Influencing Societal Norms Education and Entertainment Surveillance of the Environment Description of the Correlation Function Role The correlation function role is a method used to assign an individual who can determine the relationship of an event in an objective , interpretative way. Example of the Correlation Function Role • Social media platforms such as Twitter and Fac...

POLI-330N Week 5 Discussion: The Roles of Congress and The Presidency (Option 2) Option 2: In Sabato’s proposal for political improvement, I chose #2. Sabato’s idea that former presidents a nd vice presidents should be placed in an office named “National Senator'' is an interesting title for these previous political figures (Sabato, L., 2007). Pros: It would force the former presidents and VPs to see how things look from the other side, meaning from the senate’s point of view (if they ...

Electoral College: Good or Bad? The Electoral College: The Origins ► Our Leaders aren’t elected by us directly… ► The Electoral College originated as a midway point – the meeting of a congressional vote and popular vote by all U.S. citizens for electing the next President ► Originated and formed in writing of the Constitution as a means of protection, mob rule ► Electoral College forms ever 4 years solely for purpose of election Differences in popular vote and electoral college vot...

POLI 330 Final Exam questions with verified answers 1. (TCO 1) Which best explains the differences between historians and political scientists? (Points : 2) Historians look for generalizations, and political scientists are reluctant to generalize. Historians are reluctant to generalize, and political scientists look for generalizations. Historians are more likely to look for comparisons than political scientists. Historians tend to focus on nature-based explanations, and political scientist...

The media is very influential in our culture and the way today’s society receives information. Do these various information media outlets have a certain moral obligation or responsibility to uphold? Of course, many would like to think so, but the integrity of the source in question must also be examined. People tend to follow news that they find relatable to their interest (Cottle & Rai, 2016). However, this does not always mean what they find is truthful. Finding a reliable source of informat...

Week 3 Discussion: Pros and Cons of Interest Groups, and Corporations Option 1:  Political milestones and mileages are achieved through numerous techniques. Among the parties that hold central pol itical positions are the interest groups, which can be both public and private. These groups are opinion shapers, and they influence the decisions in public policy.Above all else, these groups are essential, especially in nations that continuously strive to develop public interest and democracy (Tic...