Although cities are required by law to balance their operating budgets, many municipal construction projects are financed by loans through the issuance of __________

Media coverage of politics that focuses on polling is __________ coverage or horse-race coverage.

A. gatekeeper B. watchdog C. scorekeeper D. whistleblower E. muckraker

The chief of staff, the national security adviser, and the press secretary are members of which group?

A. White House staff B. Office of Administration C. the cabinet D. Executive Office of the President