Which is NOT a criticism of polling? a) polls can distort elections by creating a "bandwagon" effect

b) polls can be misleading if not properly constructed and conducted and should always be looked at with scrutiny

c) polls must be used with care by leaders since they only reflect the passive belief of the public

d) the wide margins of error in polls make them very poor reflections of the public's attitudes

Which feature of government does montesquieu argue for in his book de l’esprit des lois (spirit of laws)?

1. what was the purpose of the communist international organization?

1.in which of the following ways did washingtons native people produce a minimal impact on their environment? select all that apply -built fish traps across rivers -harvested bark from trees -dammed rivers, altering salmon runs -logged old growth forests-filled in swamps-burned forested areas to increase plant diversity -tore down hills to make cities 2. which statement about groups interacting with the environment is true? a. settlers were careful not to affect the environment with their actions b. settlers were particularly concerned with conserving forest c. native people tried to balance their use of natural resources with their respect for the environment d. native people were careful not to affect the environment with their actions 3. which best explains how native americans in washington related to the environment? a. their dependence upon the environment led to over-harvesting, which used up many natural resources b. they did not fully take advantage of natural resources until settlers arrived from the eastern united states c. they relied on the environment for all aspects of their lives-clothing, food, housing, and transportation. d. they worked over the years to become less reliant on natural resources for their livelihood. 4.what is one way farmers in eastern washington changed their natural environment? a. damming of rivers b. excessive trapping c. irrigating crops d. logging old growth forests 5. how do people in washington interact with the environment today? select all that apply. -eastern washington is no longer used for farming -logging remains a big industry within the state -rivers are reserved for recreational use -people rely solely on cedar for building canoes -people rely on the rich farmlands of western washington for many crops