Special elections are not on the rise because of term limits; there have always been many special elections because legislators periodically leave due to death, incarceration, resignation to take higher-paid positions, and so forth.

Which of the following illustrates the consequences of a late start in transition planning?

A) Bill Clinton's early Senate confirmation difficulties B) Richard Nixon's involvement with the Watergate scandal C) Jimmy Carter's merging of campaign and transition responsibilities D) George W. Bush's naming of Cheney as both his vice president and transition director

Economic weaknesses such as sluggish growth make which of the following aspects of statecraft particularly difficult?

a. negotiating free trade agreements b. enacting trade or financial sanctions c. forming military alliances d. participating in the United Nations