The adversarial nature of the policymaking process, which features the clash of competing and conflicting viewpoints and interests rather than either an impartial, disinterested, objective search for solutions, is best illustrated by _______
a. the increased influence of interest groups
b. the president's ability to use executive veto
c. the conduct of judicial proceedings
d. Congressional impeachment hearings
c
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A city council members may take on the role of being ombudsman, which means that
a. as elected representatives, they vote the way their constituents want. b. as elected officials, they are members of at least three committees. c. they hire people, making sure to consult with the mayor and his people. d. they look into individual concerns and problems and try to seek solutions.
Greater global communication impacts ALL BUT WHICH of the following?
A. It affects the domestic politics and behaviors of states. B. It frequently leads to greater conflict. C. It can weaken the importance of state sovereignty. D. It decreases the importance of physical geography. E. It increases the importance of human geography.