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| | == Homework == | | == Homework == |
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| − | 1. Please identify a portion of the acceptance speeches of Mitt Romney or Barack Obama that was designed to improve their poll numbers with a particular demographic group (e.g., women, Hispanics, the elderly, independent voters, etc.)? | + | Complete question 1, and then any 3 out of the remaining 4 questions: |
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| − | 2. If a police officer pulls over a car on the New Jersey Turnpike, which part of government does that police office likely work for?
| + | 1. Why is it important to participate in politics? |
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| − | 3. Briefly describe the first three Articles of the U.S. Constitution, and explain which of these establishes the authority for the Executive branch. How many sections does this Article have?
| + | 2. Please identify a portion of the acceptance speeches of Mitt Romney or Barack Obama that was designed to improve their poll numbers with a particular demographic group (e.g., women, Hispanics, the elderly, independent voters, etc.)? |
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| − | 4. Give a specific example of an influence by pollsters (people who conduct polls).
| + | 3. If a police officer pulls over a car on the New Jersey Turnpike, which part of government does that police office likely work for? |
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| − | 5. Why is it important to participate in politics? | + | 4. Briefly describe the first three Articles of the U.S. Constitution, and explain which of these establishes the authority for the Executive branch. How many sections does this Article have? |
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| | + | 5. Can you think of specific reasons why poll numbers for the same candidates vary depending on who conducted the poll? |
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| | '''Extra credit''' (complete any 2 out of 4): | | '''Extra credit''' (complete any 2 out of 4): |