Going public has become less and less popular among presidents over the years
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
False
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The success of the Texas Bicycle Coalition illustrates which of the following?
a. Citizens who are willing to get organized, inform themselves, and spend time talking to politicians can sometimes influence policy. b. Wealthy special interests always win in the legislative process. c. Groups can influence government without being organized or particularly excited about their issue. d. By definition, all lobbyists are paid high salaries and serve special economic interests. e. Most Texas legislators are avid bicycle riders.
Which statement best illustrates the effects of moving from a primary election to a general election on a candidate's behavior?
A) Mitt Romney's decision not to defend a pledge made earlier to cut taxes by 20 percent B) Barack Obama softening his stance on Iran when speaking to Israeli lobbyists C) Mitt Romney's aggressive stance on the issue of immigration D) Barack Obama's shift from opposing the Iraq War to supporting it
______ occurs rarely as a conscious choice but happens rather as a result of the simple failure by policymakers to make decisions.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is the name given to the power of the courts to determine whether the actions of Congress and the executive branch are permissible under the Constitution?
a. original jurisdiction b. strict construction c. judicial review d. stare decisis