What is a bully pulpit and how can presidents use it to influence public policymaking in the United States? Is this method effective only when presidents are popular? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?


as speeches, radio addresses, videos, etc. In addition, to discussing the use of this tactic in order to gain influence on a particular position/legislation. Popular presidents are more able to gain public support for legislation/positions, than those who have low public approval rations.

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Regulations can be promulgated without having public hearings as long as the regulations are advertised after they have been finalized

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Dividing power between the states and the national government is referred to as

A) sovereignty. B) dual legitimacy. C) egalitarianism. D) plutocracy. E) federalism.

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Growing social movements used which crisis to pressure government to pass laws protecting the rights of working people?

a. World War I b. World War II c. Occupy Wall Street - d. the Great Depression

Political Science

Explain how the powers and responsibilities of prime ministers and presidents differ in relation to the legislature.

What will be an ideal response?

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