Political efficacy is defined as
A) the belief that the citizen can make a difference in politics by expressing an opinion or acting politically.
B) the beliefs passed down from one generation to another.
C) the ability of one person to analyze public opinion.
D) the acquisition of one's political beliefs.
E) the belief that expressed political beliefs can effect policy.
A
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Reference: L.O. 5.2, pp. 129-133
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a. By law, the CIA operates without consulting the other agencies in the intelligence community. b. The CIA is in charge of the various other agencies in the intelligence community. c. The CIA does not always share its intelligence with the other agencies in the intelligence community. d. The CIA has primary responsibility for gathering intelligence, but the other intelligence agencies have primary responsibility for acting upon that information.
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a. Environmental Protection Agency. b. Federal Communications Commission. c. Federal National Mortgage Association. d. Securities and Exchange Commission. e. United States Postal Service.
Which amendment prohibited slavery throughout the nation?
a. Fourth b. Eighth c. First d. Thirteenth