To Gain Popularity, a Candidate Might Claim That All the Polls

question 26

Multiple Choice

To gain popularity, a candidate might claim that all the polls show that he or she is ahead in the race. People who want to support the winner may back this candidate despite their true feelings. This is often called the effect.

• A) "bandwagon"
• B) "house"
• C) "off the wagon"
• D) "band of brothers"
• E) "home run"

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Definitions:

Inhaled Allergen

Any substance that, when breathed in, triggers an allergic reaction in susceptible individuals.

Asthma

A chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by recurring episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing.

Bronchioles

Small passages in the lungs that lead from the bronchi to the alveolar sacs.

Airways

The tubes through which air flows from the nose or mouth to the lungs, including the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles.