Perhaps the Most Difficult Obstacle Presidents Face When Attempting to Influence

question 6

Multiple Choice

Perhaps the most difficult obstacle presidents face when attempting to influence public opinion

• A)is the unwillingness of the media to cover the president's statements.
• B)is the high level of partisanship in the electorate.
• C)is the complexity of modern domestic policymaking.
• D)is the lack of serious attention by the public.
• E)is the cultural tendency of Americans to resist centralized authority.

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