How has the rise of the polarized media affected the ability of the president to use the media to advance his or her policy goals?
A)It has significantly limited the ability of the president to change the minds of citizens.
B)It has increased the opportunity for presidents to influence hardcore partisans.
C)It has diminished the importance of presidential media management.
D)It has greatly improved the chances of policy success for presidents.
A
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A) it is a good idea to ignore chapter outlines. B) you should read the chapter only once. C) try not to think about the material as you read it. D) you should pay attention to the outlines, summaries, and footnotes
Russia has sought to re-establish itself as a respected regional leader by
a. actively interfering in the internal politics of its neighbors. b. establishing regional organizations to strengthen the relations between Russia and other former Soviet republics. c. increasing trade with its neighboring former Soviet republics. d. adopting stances at the United Nations that correspond to the interests of its neighbors. e. joining the European Union.
Which of the following is NOT true of high–stress, decisionmaking environments?
a. They heighten the salience of time by distorting judgment, usually leading to a significant overestimation of how fast time is passing. b. They produce a concern for the present and immediate future. c. They increase reliance on ad hoc communication channels. d. They tend to broaden the search for alternatives, producing multiple approaches.
Which of the following statements about career civil servants in senior executive service positions is FALSE?
A. They give up job security for higher pay. B. They hold most of the top policy-related patronage positions. C. They are immune from firing except for misfeasance, nonfeasance, and malfeasance. D. They can be moved between agencies. E. They can be moved from job to job.