What allows iron triangles and captured agencies to survive?
a. The fact that Congress is fairly lax about engaging in oversight in many areas of public policy
b. Keeping the costs they impose on everyone small enough to avoid attracting serious attention from political entrepreneurs in Congress or the White House who may be scouting for popular issues to champion.
c. Keeping the benefits they provide generous enough to avoid attracting the scouting of political entrepreneurs in Congress or the White House who may be scouting for programs to cut.
d. The fact that most Americans do not care about the government as long as they receive their benefits in a timely manner.
b. Keeping the costs they impose on everyone small enough to avoid attracting serious attention from political entrepreneurs in Congress or the White House who may be scouting for popular issues to champion.
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a. A contract for the sale of apples when the buyer breaches b. A contract for the sale of a unique good when the seller breaches c. A contract for the sale of a unique good when the buyer breaches d. A contract for the sale of apples when the seller breaches
Congress created the Department of Homeland Security in response to a threatened military invasion
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
During the presidential primaries, states often vie for earlier primaries in an effort to influence the nomination process by showcasing which candidates are popular and giving those who perform well early on the advantage. This process is known as:
A. First-Mover B. Front-Loading C. Coattail Effect D. Straw Poll
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A. African Americans B. The elderly C. Women D. Children E. Veterans