Based on Downs's issue-attention cycle, what is one reason that policy issues fade from public attention?
a. The problem has no known solution.
b. Congress blocks action on the policy proposal.
c. People realize that solving the problem will be costly.
d. The policy is enacted, and people believe that nothing more can be done.
c
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Which factor largely accounts for the failure of the U.S. electoral system to produce a third party that rivals the Democrats and Republicans?
a. multi-member districts and a proportional voting system b. single-member districts and a nonpartisan blanket primary system c. multi-member districts and a plurality voting system d. single-member districts and a plurality voting system
Which of these is a criterion that good survey questions must meet?
A. They allow multiple interpretations. B. They ask about subjects that people are familiar with. C. They lead respondents to a conclusion. D. They offer seven or eight possible choices.