Although public opinion does not fluctuate erratically, change can occur
A) ?as a result of a presidential state of the union address.
B) ?when older voters change their minds collectively on an issue.
C) ?when different generations with different experiences enter the electorate.
D) ?when pollsters refine their questions to get the answers they are looking for.
E) ?when everyone maintains the same opinion about current topics.
Answer: C) ?when different generations with different experiences enter the electorate.
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A. The Constitution's framers would have great trouble recognizing today's presidency. B. The presidency has far less power today than it did at the beginning of the twentieth century. C. The presidency has evolved in a manner consistent with the vision of the framers. D. The presidency has become irrelevant in modern politics given the rise of Congress.
Ending _________voting in judicial elections will cut out the "coattail effect," which allows judges to align themselves to the popular political party during elections
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
The shift in political coalitions that stemmed from the 1896 presidential election resulted in__________
a. a critical election b. a party dealignment c. a party realignment d. the New Deal coalition
Which of the following statements is true about pardons granted by the governor?
A. Governors require approval from the state legislature to pardon crimes. B. Governors can only pardon criminals approved by the pardon board. C. Governors can pardon all state crimes. D. Governors lack the power to grant a reprieve by delaying punishments. E. Governor granted pardons are politically unpopular.