What is the general tendency of a president's popularity?
a. Presidents usually begin with moderate ratings that move drastically up or down, depending on their success.
b. Presidents usually start out popular and decline over the next four years.
c. Presidents usually begin very unpopular and increase their popularity significantly as their terms continues.
d. No pattern has been discerned in presidential approval ratings.
Ans: b. Presidents usually start out popular and decline over the next four years.
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A. it has not caused undue discontent. B. it is lower than in any other post-communist country and it is in decline. C. it is higher than in any other post-communist country and it is in decline. D. it is higher than in any other post-communist country and it has risen sharply.
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A. states do not have to respect the judicial proceedings of other states. B. federal law is supreme. C. the federal government cannot withhold funds to force policies on states. D. states can ignore national policies and rulings if they conflict with state laws.