What characterizes the attitude of new presidents toward campaign promises, especially since the election of Bill Clinton?
A)They have become increasingly willing to take political risks in implementing the more controversial aspects of their campaign platforms.
B)They have become more risk-averse in implementing the more controversial aspects of their campaign platforms.
C)They have become more assertive when implementing the more controversial aspects of their campaign platforms.
D)They actively refuse to work toward implementing any controversial aspects of their campaign platform.
B
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Stories posted to the magazine's Web site about the Democratic candidate include comments about how the candidate's policies are more just, and how the candidate is in touch with the nation at large. Stories on the Republican include comments that the candidate has unfair economic policies and is disconnected from the working class. What phenomenon is this? a. gatekeeping bias b. coverage bias c. a horse race d. statement bias e. entertainment orientation
________________ was passed after September 11, 2001, to prevent future terrorist attacks but violated most Americans' civil liberties
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Why is it important to choose a representative sample of the population?
a) increase statistical precision b) determine group differences c) maximize generalizability of results d) find significant results
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.