According to the text, the images that voters have of candidates usually cause voters to ______.
a. struggle to perceive any meaningful differences among presidential candidates
b. make the presidential contest out to be something akin to a beauty or personality contest
c. form clear opinions about candidate qualities that are relevant to governing
d. typically ignore candidate qualities that are relevant to governing
e. choose the more articulate and handsome of presidential contestants
c. form clear opinions about candidate qualities that are relevant to governing
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The threat of collective punishment by the voters gives the majority party a strong incentive to govern in ways that please voters.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
During the cold war era, the United States utilized ___________ policies that focused on working with allies through international organizations in order to further domestic interests abroad
a. multilateral b. multinational c. transnational d. unilateral
Federal spending that is not controlled by annual budget decisions, such as entitlements, is referred to as
a. outlays. b. budgetary lay-asides. c. non-discretionary revenues. d. mandatory spending. e. discretionary funds.
William G. Mayer writes that the ultimate goal of candidates vying for their party’s nomination for president is to win
a. the endorsement of state and local party leaders. b. the national primary in January. c. a majority of delegates at their national party’s convention. d. in the Electoral College.