When the presidential popularity aids his party members during an off-year election to when, they are said to be

Which of the following represents an element of stability in a political system?

a. weak political culture b. frequent changes in political leadership c. the existence of a variety of ways for citizens to seek and achieve policy implementation and change d. a broadly debated political and economic framework

Congress considers the Office of the First Lady to be a(n) __________

a. de facto public office b. insignificant policy-making adjunct c. fully authorized and fully appropriated post d. extension of the legislative branch