The Republicans became a true national party ______.

Of the following, which is probably the most important characteristic that a president should consider when considering a Supreme Court nominee?

A.) whether they went to an Ivy League law school B.) whether they are from the president' home state C.) whether the president and the nominee get along D.) whether they can be confirmed by the senate

Which of the following is NOT a part of the life cycle of policy making?

a. redefinition of a social condition as a social problem b. formulation of the problem as a public issue c. implementation of the policy d. approval by religious leaders e. pork barreling.