Cutting the ribbon for a new highway, or pinning the winning medal to the winner of a beauty contest are examples of which gubernatorial role that often consumes a larger portion of their workweek than any other role?

What is one reason that distrusting the government can be a good thing?

a. Skeptical citizens are more likely than trusting citizens to run prosperous businesses. b. Skeptical citizens are more likely than trusting citizens to vote in midterm elections. c. Skeptical citizens are more likely than trusting citizens to notice and oppose government corruption. d. Skeptical citizens are more likely than trusting citizens to hold moderate political views.

A study of the 2008 presidential election found that __________

a. there was far more negative candidate coverage of McCain and more positive coverage of Obama b. John Kerry had more effectively managed the media than George W. Bush c. the distribution of favorable and unfavorable coverage was even across all news sources d. most Americans were cynical and apathetic toward the candidates