______ is a close relative of cost–benefit analysis.

A. Risk assessment
B. Opportunity costs
C. Risk evaluation
D. Risk management


A. Risk assessment

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What is the name given to the idea that the public would form interest groups to shape government policies through competition?

a. Federalism b. Domination c. Majoritarianism d. Pluralism

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During the months leading up to a presidential election, the national media discusses almost non-stop the state of the economy. Post-election polls reveal that a majority of swing voters made their choice for president based on the candidates’ economic policies. This finding would be an example of

  a. framing.  b. hypodermic theory.  c. priming.  d. muckraking. 

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The set of political techniques employed by political leaders to disguise their actions is called

A) externalities. B) muckraking. C) logrolling. D) deliberation. E) blame avoidance.

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Lobbying may involve __________

a. direct contact between consultants and government officials b. the purchase of media conglomerates c. lobbyists themselves running against selected officials d. currying favor with apathetic voters

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