That Lawmakers Often End Up Passing What the Public Seems

question 83

Multiple Choice

That lawmakers often end up passing what the public seems to support, at least as shown through surveys, does not necessarily mean that the will of the people consistently influences what Congress does.This is because:

• A) lawmakers are more influenced by campaign contributions from interest groups and wealthy individuals.
• B) most citizens do not have strong policy preferences and lack knowledge about issues or government.
• C) elected officials consistently manipulate Americans into supporting policies that they and other national elites support.
• D) media and survey firms often manipulate opinion polling results through question wording and survey design.

Understand the distinctions between public and private sector bargaining, including prohibitions and obligations.

Analyze the impact of bargaining tactics and strategies on negotiation outcomes.

Recognize the influence of economic, legal, and organizational factors on strike incidence and outcomes.

Understand the rights and legal limitations concerning strike participation and strike actions.

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Definitions:

Quantity Demanded

The complete sum of a particular good or service that purchasers are prepared and financially able to buy at a certain price.

Elasticity Measures

Quantitative tools used to analyze how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to changes in price, income levels, or other factors, reflecting the sensitivity of demand to changes.

Price Elasticity

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, indicating its sensitivity to price changes.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price over a specified period of time.