When cutbacks have to be made, the last person hired is often the first person to go

According to Andrew Kohut, founding director of the Pew Research Center, why has the public played a more important role in national and international politics over the last three decades?

a. the sophistication of modern polling techniques b. the rise in the number of public opinion polls c. the advent of the Internet d. the speed with which computers can process election data

Presidential incumbents who run during times of economic prosperity tend to be successful

Indicate whether the statement is true or false