The main concern about issue networks arises because of which of the following factors?
a. None of the members of an issue network is a government employee, so these networks are an example of interest groups holding too much sway in public policy.
b. Issue networks consist of only government employees, so they are lacking the perspective of the business and education worlds that could contribute to better policy decisions.
c. Issue networks are composed of large groups of campaign contributors, which means they have too much power over legislators, especially during election years.
d. Individuals are continually moving through the "revolving door" of employment, thus opening the door to the possibility of impropriety and corruption.
d
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A) standing committee B) joint committee C) conference committee D) special committee E) select committee
Which of the following statements best characterizes U.S. recognition of the Mexico City policy?
a. Since the policy’s inception, Democratic presidents have rejected the policy by executive order, while Republican presidents have adopted it. b. Since the policy’s inception, both Democratic and Republican presidents have adopted the policy despite the ongoing domestic debate over family planning issues. c. Since the policy’s inception, Republican presidents have rejected the policy by executive order, while Democratic presidents have adopted it. d. Since the policy’s inception, both Democratic and Republican presidents have rejected the policy because of the unresolved domestic debate over family planning issues.