A Senator makes a point in his reelection campaign of reminding voters that he was instrumental in keeping a military base open in his state. According to scholar David Mayhew, this is an example of __________

a. advertising–
b. credit claiming
c. position taking
d. bragging


b

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Voters are less knowledgeable about __________ politics, though they can exercise more direct influence over its policies

a. state and local c. local, but not state b. national d. international

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Which of the following called only for equal representation of the states during the Philadelphia Convention?

What will be an ideal response?

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When citizens join together in a voluntary organization in order to influence public policy, they act as

A) ?an interest group. B) ?an iron triangle. C) ?political parties. D) ?policy networks.

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The merit selection of judges attempts to ______.

a. reduce the number of judges b. reduce the number of televised trials c. limit judicial discretion d. limit the intrusion of politics

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