Organizations that pursue public policy goals on behalf of their members are
a. special interests.
b. legislatures.
c. interest groups.
d. advocates.
e. lobbyists.
C
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The topics that get the most coverage in the news media at any point in time are the same ones that most people tell pollsters are the most important problems facing the country. What is this effect called?
A. investigative journalism B. agenda setting C. agenda deconstruction D. political structuring
Which of the following provisions is/are contained in the majority of state constitutions but NOT in the U.S. Constitution?
A. allowances for direct democracy B. provisions for local government creation C. election conduct guidelines D. a balanced budget requirement E. All of these answers are correct.
In 1980, television networks were releasing their presidential predictions after the polls had closed on the East Coast. Which of the following would be a major criticism of this decision?
a. Exit polls in other areas had yet to be tabulated and were not inclusive. b. Exit polls were not predictively accurate enough to be of any use. c. This action could influence voters in other time zones around the country. d. Exit polling is seen as a disruption of the voting process and is illegal.
Which of the following checks and balances does Congress NOT have over the President?