The adversarial nature of the policymaking process, which features the clash of competing and conflicting viewpoints and interests rather than either an impartial, disinterested, objective search for solutions, is best illustrated by _______
a. the increased influence of interest groups
b. the president's ability to use executive veto
c. the conduct of judicial proceedings
d. Congressional impeachment hearings
c
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