Evidence indicates that the government is much more responsive to the preferences of constituents

Although endowed with rich natural resources, Nigeria is one of the poorest countries in the world, illustrating that

a. colonialism hinders even resource-rich countries from developing. b. political and institutional development and stability and sound economic policy are necessary for growth. c. exploitation by multinational corporations can impoverish even resource-rich countries. d. resources alone provide a poor basis for economic development. e. global financial institutions work to the disadvantage of poor nations.

Which of the following is an example of an activity that would occur during the implementation stage of policy-making?

a. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services rules that birth control will be covered as a preventative service under the Affordable Care Act. b. The Senate votes in favor of the Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act after a lengthy filibuster. c. The Homeland Security Committee holds hearings on Pentagon funding. d. A landslide election shifts attention to the nation’s mounting deficit and debt.