Test 1 E Flashcards
1
Q
Local governments are just creatures of the state.
A
Dillon’s Rule
2
Q
The legal protection that prevents a sovereign state or person from being sued without consent.
A
State Sovereign Immunity
3
Q
Seymour Lipset stated that the U.S. is qualitatively different from other states/nations.
A
American Exceptionalism
4
Q
The belief that as society progresses, religion will lose its authority.
A
Secularization Thesis
5
Q
People who only pay attention to one particular issue.
A
Issue Publics
6
Q
An error in chosen select individuals to take part in a survey or scientific study.
A
Selection Bias
7
Q
Not having an opinion on an issue or topic of discussion.
A
Non-Attitude
8
Q
Speaking of an issue solely based on the last thing you heard on that issue.
A
Door-Step Opinions
