While comedians like Stephen Colbert speak extensively about politics, political scientists have found that programs like The Colbert Report have virtually no political impact and can basically be ignored by political candidates and political party leaders

______ is collected from contributions, assessments, premiums, and payroll taxes.

a. Sales taxes b. Income taxes c. Insurance trust funds d. User fees

The policy-making cycle begins with ______, which includes determination that a problem or need exists and that there is a need for government action.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).