The health-care bill demonstrated ______.
A. that interest groups dominate the policy process-irrespective of elected officials' wishes
B. that a president claiming a policy mandate and legislative leaders using every trick up their sleeves are still the primary forces in the policy process
C. that a president claiming a policy mandate, combined with the help of interest groups, is still the primary force in the policy process
D. presidents can-and do-often work alone
Answer: B
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A. The number is unknown. B. about thirty C. nearly five hundred D. thousands E. a hundred or so
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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What will be an ideal response?