When the media act upon their agenda-setting function in politics, they
a. have the ability to create issues the public will care about.
b. determine which legislation will reach the House and Senate floors.
c. impact what issues the public sees as being significant.
d. enable the public to take a broader political role.
c
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Which party established itself as the party for civil rights for African Americans in the 1960s?
a. Whigs b. Republicans c. Federalists d. Democrats
The National League of Cities is an example of
a. a public interest group. b. an economic interest group. c. an ideological interest group. d. a government interest group. e. a single issue interest group.
What type of appointments have presidents made to get around gridlock in Congress when trying to fill key leadership posts in government?
a. retroactive b. lame duck c. midterm d. recess
While helping presidents compete successfully with opposition-controlled Congresses, the development of cable television and other mass communications technology has also done which of the following?
A. eroded the President's capacity to enlist television to go public. B. made going public more effective for presidents. C. caused opposition parties to be less likely to win control of Congress. D. made the Supreme Court a much more important institution regarding public policy.