The tendency in elections to focus on the personal attributes of a candidate, such as his or her strengths, weaknesses, background, experience, and visibility, is known as __________

a. candidate appeal
b. the incumbency advantage
c. party platforms
d. issue-oriented voting


a

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The president is not allowed to encourage specific members of Congress to vote for or against a particular bill

Indicate whether this statement is true or false?

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The Warren Court substantially extended the meaning of the Bill of Rights

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Cost–benefit analysis is a good tool to use for policy evaluation when one is trying to determine the ______ of the policy in question.

a. efficiency b. egalitarianism c. effectiveness d. equitability e. affordability

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