After analyzing 1,795 platform pledges over a 10-year period, Gerald M. Pomper concluded that almost ____________ of these promises were fulfilled
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: 2/3
You might also like to view...
The president of Eastbury Society decided to hold a nation-wide protest against the government with the aim of improving the nation's legislations for offenses related to terrorism. Most members of the society were not interested to participate in the
protest. However, each member wanted everyone else to take part in the protest as it would force the government to control terrorist acts and ensure the safety of all citizens. Which of the following was being experienced by the members of the Eastbury Society? A. tragedy of the commons B. state of nature C. resource curse D. collective efficacy E. collective action problem
In addition to the rights to vote and to hold public office, which is another example of pro-civil rights legislation that came as a result of the political engagement of citizens?
a. Defense of Marriage Act b. Integrated schools c. No Child Left Behind d. Selective Service
All of the following are ways in which defense budgeting is different from most other areas of budgeting EXCEPT ______.
A. Department of Defense has SOPs for reprogramming budget items B. the defense budget is not subject to cuts as a result of sequestration C. portion of military operations are budgeted through emergency supplemental appropriations D. some elements of the budget are secret
An organization that seeks to achieve power by winning public office is called a(n) __________
a. interest group
b. labor union
c. political party
d. lobbying association