Author Question: When the networks agreed not to use exit polls to call elections in a state until the polls in that ... (Read 156 times)

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?

vish98 · **Reply #1 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.