The ability to get another actor to do what it would not otherwise have done, or not to do what it would have done, is the definition of __________

Rafael believes that if the popular contender is somehow prevented from getting more than 50 percent of the votes, he can gain a party nomination. Which of the following statements strengthens his view?

a. The procedure for primary elections is changed to declare a winner if a plurality of the votes is won. b. Recent party rules limit the number of candidates for a post to three. c. The minimum separation of nine weeks between the primary and the runoff can impact the outcome. d. A new act passed in the United States disallows Americans abroad from participating in state primaries.

According to Deborah Stone, which of the following is an example of a story of helplessness and control?

a. We can cut the number of cancer deaths if people quit smoking and change their diets. b. We can cut the inflation rate if the Federal Reserve Board intervenes with a tight monetary policy. c. The increasing number of car accidents is the result of automakers cutting costs by willingly accepting design flaws in automobiles. d. All of the above are examples.