Name some of the ways in which special interests try to influence politics.
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. Hire lobbyists. Mobilize members to vote or contact their representatives. Influence or change public opinion. Donate to campaigns. Run an independent campaign. Support legislators by attending their fundraisers. Testify before legislative committees about bills.
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Public Policy is rooted in
A. Public statements B. Official regulations C. Law and in the authority and coercion associated with law D. Widely accepted and publicly visible patterns of behavior
Primary is the preliminary election in which voters choose the canidates that run in the general election
a. true b. false
Analyzing problems, studying possible policy alternatives, and evaluating the efficiency or effectiveness of policies are examples of what?
A. incremental decision making B. policy analysis C. assessing alternatives D. rational decision making
Power is usually the equivalent to influence. The more powerful a state is, the more able it is to influence weaker states
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.