Which is a linkage institution that a citizen might employ to get an issue on the policy agenda?

A liberal media consumer seeks out only those media broadcasts that align with his or her politics. The consumer is engaging in which of the following?

a. selective exposure b. selective perception c. selective retention d. cognitive dissonance e. political attentiveness

Which is one of the reasons that power and responsibility of the presidency has grown? a. The line-item veto has increased the power of the president over Congress. b. The budget for government agencies has decreased leaving more responsibility to the president

c. Modern presidents have to exercise powers as commander in chief, while earlier presidents did not. d. The United States has increased its prominence on the world stage.