The study of public opinion primarily seeks to understand __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
the distribution of the population's beliefs about politics and policy issues
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Why are senators more vulnerable to defeat than their colleagues in the House?
a. because Senate races are influenced by gerrymandering b. because Senate candidates are more evenly matched in spending c. because citizens are more aware of senators' voting patterns d. because voter turnout is higher in Senate races
Which of the following is NOT a means in which the governor influences the legislative process?
A) Issuing an emergency declaration for a legislator's bill B) Using his/her veto power over legislation C) Calling the legislature into special session D) Personally and formally introducing a bill in the legislature E) Setting the agenda for a special session
Citizens tend to join interest groups for all the following reasons EXCEPT
A) ?they are not accepted as members of official political parties. B) ?they enter the workforce and want or need to join a professional or occupational group. C) ?they want to associate with a group of like-minded individuals working for a cause they believe in. D) ?they receive information or benefits from the interest group.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is located WITHIN ______.
a. Congress b. the Executive Office of the President c. all federal departments d. each Office of Inspector General