An examination of a mayor's formal or structural powers can be used to
a. determine whether that office is categorized as a strong or weak one.
b. determine the type of person who will be selected for the office.
c. determine how successful the incumbent will be in getting policies accepted by the council.
d. predict how often the economic elite will succeed in influencing policymaking.
a
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a. was accused of sexual harassment b. was considered unqualified for the position c. was the first African-American nominee for the Court d. had a poor record as director of the Equal Opportunities Commission
The "tragedy of the commons" metaphor suggests that __________
A) national interests should be defined in zero-sum terms B) the pursuit of self-interest will result in the greatest good for the greatest number C) solutions to national problems will lead automatically to the solution of international problems D) if individuals act out of short-term self-interest, all may suffer in the long run