Because the term is so loaded and when forecasted from government officials can make policymaking difficult, Alfred Kahn, advisor on inflation in the Carter administration, used the word banana in a press conference instead of which word?

a. budget deficit
b. appropriation
c. recession
d. government outlays

c. recession

Political Science

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In a case that involved a person accused of committing arson, the jury failed to give a unanimous verdict. According to Texas law, in such an instance, the judge cannot declare a hung jury

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Political Science

In carrying out the duties of his office, the governor often uses the mass media to __________

a. run paid advertisements b. leak information or float trial balloons c. hide information from the public d. run public opinion polls paid for by the governor

Political Science