All of the following statements concerning the cycle effect are true EXCEPT ______.
a. it creates pressure for presidents to introduce their most important legislative proposals early in their term
b. it results from the inevitable alienation of public support that accompanies the need for presidents to make divisive decisions
c. it affects only presidents whose party does not control Congress
d. it can cause presidents with little experience in Washington politics to lose an opportunity for maximum influence on the legislative process
c. it affects only presidents whose party does not control Congress
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Pundits often assume that opponents of voter IDs for elections are predominantly Democrats because __________
a. they are more concerned about voter fraud – b. they are more concerned with individuals than with the system as a whole c. citizens who do not already have legal ID cards are likely to vote Democratic d. the concept of voter ID is a plank of the Democratic platform
Much of the evidence in the debate over media bias in covering politics does which of the following?
a. points to a liberal bias b. points to a conservative bias c. indicates coverage is fair and balanced d. is anecdotal and mixed e. indicates both liberal and conservative bias
State and local governments influence the financial markets by:
A. owning most of the banks and savings and loan associations in the country. B. chartering and regulating banks and savings and loans. C. threatening to seize the assets of uncooperative financial institutions. D. all of the above
The powers that party leaders exercise
a. have grown stronger in recent years since Congress decided to resume using earmarks. b. must be voted on at the start of each Congress so every member knows the rules. c. mainly take the form of favors that the leaders may grant or withhold, which can be substantial. d. are absolute because they can demand members vote for the party or face expulsion.