Incumbent presidents seeking reelection have an advantage over challengers because __________.
A. their campaigns are paid for entirely with public funding
B. they do not have to run in primaries or caucuses
C. they can raise money more easily
D. they can ensure that the media give them positive coverage
C. they can raise money more easily
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What does political equality mean?
A. Each person carries the same weight in voting and other political decision making. B. The opinions and preferences of citizens are combined into a binding decision through the principle of majority rule. C. The will of the majority is not the ultimate determinant of what government does. D. Each person should have the same opportunities to succeed in society.
"Electoral incentive" is
A) the desire to be elected and re-elected. B) good and effective public policy. C) the desire to promote the public good. D) the desire for power and influence. E) the desire for fair elections.
Which of the following rewards poor parents for working?
A. Children's Health Insurance Program B. food stamps C. Aid to Families with Dependent Children D. Earned Income Tax Credit
Which of the following is an example of a policy output?
A. One hundred new employees are hired in the Department of Homeland Security to combat cyberterrorism. B. Reading test scores for second grade students increase by 2% nationwide. C. Congress authorizes a program to explore the reasons for childhood obesity. D. A local city council reviews the effectiveness of red-light traffic cameras.