Why do large-W leaders make a greater effort to win than small-W leaders?
a. Because victory is essential for their political survival
b. Because they fight against weaker opponents than small-W leaders
c. Because it is easier for them to mobilize resources than for small-W leaders
d. All of the above
Ans: a
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false?
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A) upheld a Jim Crow law of the state of Louisiana B) ruled that the Civil Rights Act of 1875 is unconstitutional C) declared that black Americans are not citizens under the United States Constitution D) declared de facto segregation to be unconstitutional E) allowed the national government to develop plans for integration within a generation
Policy analyst Anthony Downs identified an issue-attention cycle which has five stages. Which of the following is NOT one those stages?
a. alarmed discovery and euphoric enthusiasm b. disillusionment due to the presence of conflicting viewpoints c. pre-problem stage d. realization of the cost of significant progress
Which of these is the best strategy for policy makers to use to create better policy on a particular issue?
a. follow what the opinion polls state regarding the issue b. balance opinion polls with their own knowledge on the issue c. set up stricter opinion polling guidelines to ensure greater reliability d. disregard opinion polls since the public has little policy making expertise