The most common and successful method of amending state constitutions is through ____

The Federal election campaign act requires full disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures

a. true b. false

All of the following statements concerning the cycle effect are true EXCEPT ______.

a. it creates pressure for presidents to introduce their most important legislative proposals early in their term b. it results from the inevitable alienation of public support that accompanies the need for presidents to make divisive decisions c. it affects only presidents whose party does not control Congress d. it can cause presidents with little experience in Washington politics to lose an opportunity for maximum influence on the legislative process