The five-stage approach to policymaking provides an orderly analytical framework for a complicated, messy process

Presidential candidates often choose a running mate who can ____ by virtue of certain characteristics.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

What is the psychological connection that voters have with a political party that influences other attitudes as well as voting behavior?

a. party unity b. party identification c. issue attachment d. anomie e. electoral bonding