What is the meaning of Tip O'Neill's comment, "All politics is local"?
a. Corruption at the local level is partly to blame for national policy failure.
b. The president is partly to blame for national policy failure.
c. Institutional design is partly to blame for national policy failure.
d. Representatives spend too much time in their local districts.
Answer: c
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