The primary reason why Congress has so many paid employees is that its members need a ______.
a. method of supporting the patronage networks that they must have to ensure their reelection
b. great deal of help sorting through and processing the information necessary to write legislation
c. way of fending off constituent and interest group demands
d. lot of assistance in countering the power of the judicial branch
e. means through which to analyze data from multiple ideological perspectives
b. great deal of help sorting through and processing the information necessary to write legislation
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Which model of the policy process stresses that many groups and individuals have an influence in the American democratic system?
A. institutional B. elite C. rational-comprehensive D. public choice E. pluralist
Political activity costs nothing in terms of time and effort
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Organizations that are labeled as private attorneys general act for the government
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following best describes a term referring to the lack of stable and coherent opinions on political issues and candidates?
a. stereotype b. attitude c. nonattitude d. knowledge