A rally of 40,000 people in Washington, D.C., in an effort to draw attention to the need for tougher child support laws, illustrates the __________ stage of the policymaking process
a. issue identification
b. policy formulation
c. policy implementation
d. policy evaluation
e. policy coherence
Answer: A. issue identification
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The role of elections in holding public officials accountable depends on several assumptions, including __________.
A. there not being a "dime's worth of difference" between candidates B. a sizable segment of the population being politically informed C. limited suffrage D. low levels of voter participation
The presence of ready-made coalitions resolves many conflicts in advance, reducing the transaction costs of negotiating agreements on legislation. The price, however, is loss of autonomy to the party and of authority to leaders.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is NOT a basic principle of American democracy?
a. Self-government b. Majority rule c. An organized opposition d. Economic equality e. Free elections
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The assembling of an alliance of groups to pursue a common goal or interest is known as logrolling. 2. Amendments to a bill that are not central to its intent are known as riders. 3. Oversight of the executive branch is NOT one of the basic functions of state legislatures. 4. The responsibility of keeping tabs on the executive branch is a high priority for most legislators. 5. Nebraska is the only state with a unicameral legislature.