Presidents with high levels of __________ are more powerful leaders

Figure 9.2 shows which states were targeted for extensive advertising in the 2012 election. The pattern of targeted states indicates that __________

a. states such as Texas and Illinois are reliably Republican and thus do not require a great deal of advertising b. states such as Maine and Wisconsin are always going to vote Democrat and thus do not require a great deal of advertising c. states shaded in blue receive a great deal of advertising d. states such as Ohio and Florida are considered to be competitive and require a great deal of advertising e. states such as Kentucky and West Virginia are borderline competitive and receive a great deal of advertising

What are some of the ways in which government can address public problems directly?

What will be an ideal response?