Discuss the concept of the “rally-around-the-flag effect.” Does it apply to President Bush and the war on terrorism?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should explain that public approval ratings tend to rise and spike in favor of the president during a crisis and give as an example the spike in public approval for President Bush following the September 11 attacks: President Bush’s approval rating went from the mid-fifties to the nineties, the highest level for any president. Answers could also discuss the tendency of other government officials and the news media not to critique the president during crisis situations. Answers could also explain that presidential approval ratings tend to begin declining in the middle of the crisis and conflict situation.
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Ron Paul supporters are generally considered __________ activists
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Devolution played a central role in the 1994 elections
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The text suggests that the New System began in the __________ but did not take its current form until the __________
A) 1800s; 1930s B) 1920s; 1960s C) 1930s; 1970s D) 1980s; 2010s E) 1950s; 1990s
You should consult the____ to find out how secondary data were collected and weighted.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).