The hypothesis that leaders may initiate conflict as a way of increasing public support at home or diverting attention away from negative issues is known as diversionary theory of war

Germany is one of two major states in Western Europe that are federal rather than unitary

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Based on Downs's issue-attention cycle, what is one reason that policy issues fade from public attention?

a. The problem has no known solution. b. Congress blocks action on the policy proposal. c. People realize that solving the problem will be costly. d. The policy is enacted, and people believe that nothing more can be done.