In the aftermath of the financial crisis and Wall Street bailout debate, many Americans were calling for ______.

How might presidents use their powers of persuasion in the legislative process?

a. in leading public opinion to support their policy agendas b. through the impoundment of funds to prevent the implementation of specific laws c. in leading public opinion to support signing statements on key pieces of legislation d. in selecting majority and minority leaders in Congress

Grassroots lobbying is based on the assumption that officials will respond to

A. well-reasoned policy arguments. B. pressure from constituents. C. the opportunity for extensive media publicity. D. the efforts of party organizations. E. moral pleas.