Because party conventions are often poorly attended, __________.

By ________, all major statewide elected offices in texas were controlled by republicans.

By criticizing the party that is in power, the party that is out of power serves a _____ function.

By using donor lists or magazine subscription lists, candidates are able to engage in ________.

Candidates who hope to win their partys nomination must _____.

Growing republican strength in texas was illustrated by __________.

The dominant methodological perspective in political science is ______.

Research conducted by political scientists typically only appears in newspapers and magazines.

Conducting empirical research is a simple process.

The process by which other scholars evaluate the soundness of research before it is published is referred to as ______.

Research on the neighbourhood beautification efforts and their effect on crime rates is an example of ______.