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
b
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five waves of American decline described by Samuel Huntington?
A) Watergate crisis B) Launch of Sputnik C) Great Depression D) Oil embargo by OPEC
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Direct military intervention in the political system is likely to occur only when the probability of mass unrest is relatively low. 2. The bargaining that occurs between the dictator and the military in situations of military brinksmanship can easily spiral out of control and lead to direct military intervention. 3. A key component of the selectorate theory is that there’s a challenger willing, at any moment, to replace the incumbent leader. 4. To stay in power, leaders must keep members of their winning coalitions happy.
Which federal law passed by Congress in 2002 banning state parties from using soft money contributions for federal election activities has influenced state campaign finance laws?
a. Large Contribution Limitation Act b. Soft Money Regulation Act c. Citizens Against Corruption Act d. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act
The reason that electors are chosen in each state by popular vote is ____________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).