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Title: When the networks agreed not to use exit polls to call elections in a state until the polls in that ...
Post by: shenderson6 on Jul 10, 2018

When the networks agreed not to use exit polls to call elections in a state until the polls in that state closed, they were responding to the criticism that early calls __________.
 
  a. overstate voter turnout
  b. reduce voter turnout
  c. create public opinion
  d. translate into unpopular policy change

Question 2

Many Americans believe that we live exclusively in a direct democracy. Critically evaluate that belief. How is it true, and how is it untrue?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Title: When the networks agreed not to use exit polls to call elections in a state until the polls in that ...
Post by: vish98 on Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Explain the concept of direct democracy.
2. Compare state and local governments that have direct democracy to the federal system of representative democracy.