In 2004, President Bush's approval level had fallen to a dangerous level for an incumbent, but he still defeated John Kerry. This suggests that __________
a. approval ratings don't matter all that much
b. voters simply could not see John Kerry as president
c. John Kerry had alienated important wings of his own party
d. George Bush was perceived as far more able
e. voters decided the Democratic party platform was too liberal
b
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Those who favor term limits for representatives __________
a. want no change to existing legislation on the matter b. want to decrease competition for seats and reduce open seat races c. want to discourage Washington outsiders from seeking public office d. believe politicians become isolated from the concerns of their constituents
Economic interest groups engage primarily in grassroots lobbying, whereas public interest groups focus mainly on direct lobbying of government officials
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.