Studies on Decision Making Concerning Public Policy Issues Suggest That

question 45

Multiple Choice

Studies on decision making concerning public policy issues suggest that much of the elite's power comes from the ability of elites to

• A)win seats in Congress.
• B)become governors of states.
• C)finance candidates for president of the United States.
• D)keep issues off the political agenda.
• E)None of these choices is true.

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Definitions:

Intervening Variable

A variable that explains the relationship between two other variables, typically in a cause-and-effect relationship.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, involving biological, emotional, social, and cognitive forces.

Performance Variable

A factor that can influence the outcome or level of performance in an activity or task.

Survey

A method of gathering information from a sample of individuals in a systematic way to generalize findings to a larger population.