According to David R. Mayhew, which of the following is the primary consideration of a representative?
A) serving that representative's party
B) serving the president
C) voting for the national interest as perceived by that representative
D) getting reelected
E) receiving some type of publicity
D
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What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is an example of an activity that would occur during the agenda-setting stage of policy-making?
a. President Obama signs the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act into law. b. The Energy Committee holds several hearings on renewable energy. c. A landslide election shifts attention to the nation’s mounting deficit and debt. d. A blue-ribbon commission is appointed to explore possible solutions to climate change.
With which organization does the president exercise oversight over the federal bureaucracy?
a. the Office of Management and Budget b. the Government Accountability Office c. the Department of the Interior d. the Merit Systems Protection Board
Phoebe is a citizen of Texas with overtly liberal political views who prefers to read free blogs to keep herself informed of political developments. Which political website is she most likely to follow?
a. Morning News b. Texas Monthly c. Texas Tribune d. Burnt Orange Report