A Councilman Who Is Running for the Office of Senator

question 37

Multiple Choice

A councilman who is running for the office of senator of a state with 3.5 million registered voters commissions a survey.In the survey,46% of the 8,000 registered voters interviewed say they plan to vote for him.The population of interest is:

• A)the 3.5 million registered voters in the state.
• B)the 8,000 registered voters interviewed.
• C)the 46% who plan to vote for her.
• D)all the residents of the state.

---

Definitions:

Local Self-Government

The management and governance of local affairs by local authorities or the community, allowing for decision-making at the closest level to the citizens.

Sectional Interests

The promotion of economic and political concerns that are specific to a particular region or section of a country, often leading to conflict or competition with other regions.

National Authority

The centralized power exercised by a sovereign state over its territory and population, often manifesting through the enactment and enforcement of laws.

Separating Church and State

The principle aiming to ensure religious freedom by preventing government involvement in religious affairs and vice versa.