What phenomenon is illustrated by a sudden spike in public concern about global warming followed by a gradual fading of the issue from the center of public and governmental attention?

When it comes to the economy, the voters tend to

A) blame the party in the White House if the economy is doing poorly. B) blame the party in control of Congress if the economy is doing poorly. C) support the party in the White House if the economy is doing poorly. D) support the party in the Congress if the economy is doing poorly. E) None of the above (there is no consistent response by voters to a poor economy)

In the 1970s, the dominant growth consensus

a. began to be questioned b. continued through new projects. c. fueled new economic growth. d. led to coastal protection legislation.