The debate over ______, discussed in the beginning of Chapter 6, involved policy proposals that utilized many of the instruments of public policy as well as most of the evaluative criteria.

What is the most important long-term force affecting U.S. elections?

a. party identification. b. candidate attributes. c. candidate issue positions. d. media coverage. e. political advertising.

Which of the following issues recently addressed by the state of Arizona has resulted in laws that have some aspects that are at odds with federal policies and were found to be unconstitutional? 

A. Immigration policy B. Maximum speed limits on interstate highways C. Establishing an official language D. Increasing minimum wage E. Gun regulation policy