A lobbyist for the NRA would be most effective when targeting a legislator __________
a. whose voting behavior supports gun control
b. whose voting behavior opposes gun control
c. with a large and mostly unoccupied support staff
d. who wants cash for personal trips to gun shows
Answer: a
You might also like to view...
Evaluate the extent to which public opinion influences government decision making.
What will be an ideal response?
To get their news, many people rely on entertaining news outlets or one-sided broadcasts that reflect their own views. To get the best understanding of the real issues or proposals being made by government, one should ______.
A. read the news on the home page of your Internet browser B. rely on the opinions of your friends C. find an interesting, reliable, objective source you like, and will check regularly D. recognize and accept the fact that just one individual cannot have an impact on public policy
Most southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention argued against abolishing the slave trade because
A) it was necessary to fuel economic growth in unsettled parts of the South. B) outlawing it would abridge the economic freedoms of those involved in the trade. C) to do so would mean capitulating to Northern demands. D) it would cause rifts with important international trading partners. E) none of the above
As important as each party's base is, ______.
A. neither is large enough to allow either party to win general elections with it solely B. candidates should ignore it to move as close to the middle as possible C. politicians usually win primary elections without capturing a large portion of it D. its lack of organization makes it a cumbersome tool at election time