The extent to which a regime is open to influence from social movements and other extra-institutional groups is known as ______.

A. political opportunity structure
B. relative openness
C. political acceptance
D. community outreach efforts


A. political opportunity structure

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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a. unorthodox lawmaking requires heavy investments of leaders’ resources. b. Congress must follow a regular order to ensure that all policymaking choices are legitimate. c. it is easy for majorities to enact their preferred policy outcomes because the rules favor swift action. d. the rules of the House favor the minority party while the majority party exercises clear control in the Senate.

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