All of the following statements concerning the cycle effect are true EXCEPT ______.
a. it creates pressure for presidents to introduce their most important legislative proposals early in their terms
b. it results from the inevitable alienation of public support that accompanies the need for presidents to make divisive decisions
c. it affects only presidents whose party does not control Congress during midterm elections
d. it can cause presidents with little experience in Washington politics to lose an opportunity for maximum influence on the legislative process
e. its effects are modified by the state of the economy and major events
c. it affects only presidents whose party does not control Congress during midterm elections
You might also like to view...
How does the Constitution solve the dilemma of delegation?
A. It requires Congress to conduct regular oversight of bureaucratic agencies. B. It empowers the federal judiciary to review all bureaucratic decisions to ensure they are consistent with constitutional intent. C. It gives the President absolute control over the bureaucracy in terms of hiring and firing and setting budgets. D. It establishes a system of separated powers that provides distinct checks on the bureaucracy.
Public opinion affects the political process
A. because it is a source of power for elected officials who take positions supported by the people. B. despite the fact that most candidates dismiss public opinion as an effective means of identifying issues of concern. C. because it allows the media to control the government. D. because it is more important than elections in bringing about change in the government. E. despite the fact that public opinion polls hardly ever reflect public opinion accurately.
Analyze the relationship of the national, state, and local party organizations to each other. Include organizational examples of each type.
What will be an ideal response?
According to the text, "economic conservatives" are people who believe in the widespread use of government power for ______.
A. reducing economic inequality B. increasing the protection of private property C. increasing the protection of social equality D. increasing the protection of civil liberties