What consequences do long campaigns have on the ability of politicians to govern effectively?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Discuss how campaigning can be more demanding than governing.
2, Give examples of how campaigning requires constant travel and interviews. These detract time from governing.
3, Discuss how long campaigns may deter incumbents from tackling big problems because they are scared of the electoral consequences of their actions.
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Discuss how the Supreme Court has dealt with the issue of prior restraint, being sure to reference specific examples of court action.
What will be an ideal response?
How might lobbying Congress be similar to lobbying the courts?
A. Both involve lobbying related to pending legislation. B. Both involve use of PAC contributions to gain access to decision makers (i.e., legislators and judges). C. Both are examples of the "inside game." D. Both typically involve grassroots lobbying.
Prompted by FDR's 4th election to the Presidency, the 22nd Amendment limited the number of Presidential terms to _____ terms.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A city is formed when a group of citizens come together and successfully petition the state to ________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).