What factors contribute to president's public approval? Historically, what is the trend? What can impact approval ratings?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Explain that, historically, presidents have higher approval ratings at the beginning of their terms (honeymoon periods) than at the end of their terms in office.
2, Clinton's approval ratings increased with the tech-driven boom. George W. Bush's approval soared after the 9/11 terrorist attacks (rally effect/rally-round-the flag effect), but fell when economic growth slowed and his reaction to Hurricane Katrina.
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a. the rate of government spending in the economy b. the rate of tariffs applied to goods imported into the United States c. the total value added by government expenditures in the economy d. the total value of goods and services produced in an area
Discuss James Madison's views on factions and how he would respond to the tremendous growth in the number of interest groups actively lobbying in Washington, D.C., over the past several decades
What will be an ideal response?
A(n) ________ is a type of ballot offered in some states that can be requested by citizens who are unable to reach the polls on Election Day. The ballots are sent as well as submitted through the mail
A. office block ballot B. split ticket C. straight ticket D. party column ballot E. absentee ballot
In democracies and developed countries, women are well represented in government and are regularly elected as heads of state
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false