Legislators Often Avoid Placing Issues on the Agenda That

question 16

Multiple Choice

Legislators often avoid placing issues on the agenda that:

• A) Are not likely to be resolved.
• B) Give them little political advantage in reelection.
• C) Are not supported by special interest groups.
• D) Do not involve support of vulnerable populations.

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