What is one limit of the midterm policy effect?
a. New representatives chosen in midterm elections have little impact on the course of policies since there are only two years left in the presidents term.
b. Presidents often prefer that Congress be controlled by the opposing party.
c. The executive can misinterpret the publics intentions.
d. The president is generally unconcerned with his partys numbers in Congress.
e. The president still has enormous power over foreign policy and national security.
Question -2-In the 2006 midterm election, Republicans lost thirty seats in the House and six seats in the Senate. In this way the people indicated
a. a desire to modify or reverse President Bushs policies.
b. a desire to move toward a three party system.
c. their boredom with politics.
d. their lack of understanding of the issues.
e. their support for the presidents policies.
Question -3-A mandate is a(n)
a. executive order issued by the president on matters of domestic policy.
b. indication that voters desire to modify the incumbents policies.
c. election victory that indicates strong voter approval of the winners plans and policies.
d. Supreme Court ruling that requires Congress to take immediate action.
e. piece of legislation placed on the ballot by voters.
Question -4-Advisors who are responsible for nearly every aspect of a campaign are
a. campaign consultants.
b. delegates.
c. electors.
d. issue advocates.
e. party specialists.
Question -5-Why do House and local candidates tend
not to focus their campaign resources on television ads?
a. A district may represent only a small portion of a stations market.
b. Polls indicate that voters are alienated by television ads.
c. Television stations do not reach a large enough audience.
d. The government does not reimburse them for such ads as it does for presidential candidates.
e. They prefer to go personally door to door.
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