The history of ______ in areas as diverse as energy policy, economic stimulus measures, health-care reform, and taxes and spending reflects the inability of policy makers to resolve some of these deep conflict.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


policy gridlock

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A. The press helps them take necessary steps to choose the right candidate. B. Press criticism of political campaigns helps them make the correct decision during elections. C. Press involvement in politics is not enough to give them sufficient information on political candidates. D. Press involvement is unbiased and helps make a positive impact on them while voting. E. The press is successful in fulfilling its role as a watchdog.

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Which of the following are the main issues faced by researchers conducting public opinion polls?

a. issues of timing, sampling, intensity, and employability b. issues of sampling, timing, intensity, and wording c. issues of intensity, timing, and attribution d. issues of employability, attribution, timing, and wording

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How has President Trump's opinion leader role differed from previous presidents?

A. He has made personal and constant use of social media to express opinions more than any other president. B. He has relied more on consultation with political consultants and policy advisors before commenting to the press and public. C. He experienced a longer honeymoon period than most presidents. D. He has experienced a particularly low partisan gap with respect to approval rating. E. He has enjoyed a cozier relationship with his own party leadership than most.

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Which country leads the world in coup attempts?

a. Iraq b. Sudan c. Algerian d. Ghana

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