Which Statement Describes the Primary Reason That U

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the primary reason that U.S. policy making is characterized by conflict over which policies to adopt?

• A) government officials, interest groups, and citizens promote their views about what to do
• B) the political parties have become highly polarized
• C) government regulations have become increasingly complex, and government has grown
• D) the media increasingly exposes the decline in ethics among public officials

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