A candidate running for office campaigns on the idea of growing the economy, so all Americans will prosper. Since virtually all Americans agree that economic prosperity is a good thing, this candidate's issue is a
a. swing issue.
b. valence issue.
c. position issue.
d. polarized issue.
Answer: b. valence issue.
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Lobbying firms will hire former members of Congress or former White House aides because they
a. can "buy votes" from Congress members. b. have personal contacts with decision-makers. c. have experience in the policy-making process. d. are often retired and will work for lower pay.
What author described America as “a teeming Nation of nations?”
a. James Fenimore Cooper b. Sam F.B. Morse c. Emma Lazarus d. Walt Whitman
What is the primary purpose of a campaign in segmenting the population?
A. It allows a campaign to take full advantage of gerrymandering in finding supporters. B. It allows a campaign to target its messages to small, well-defined populations. C. It allows a candidate to speak and interact with a greater percentage of the population. D. It allows a candidate to develop a general message that can be utilized across the district.
Which of the following might be said about the Brazilian Constitution?
A) It conferred too few rights to protect the people. B) It conferred too many rights for the government to guarantee. C) It is outdated. D) It is too new to evaluate.