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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Definitions:

Monetary Policy

The macroeconomic policy laid down by the central bank involving management of money supply and interest rate to control inflation, consumption, growth, and liquidity.

Rational Expectations

The hypothesis that individuals form forecasts of future events based on past and current information in a consistent and unbiased manner.

Discretionary Policy

Refers to economic strategies and actions, such as changes in tax rates or government spending, opted by the government to manage the economy.

Passive Approach

An investment strategy that involves minimal buying and selling actions, typically focused on long-term investment in index funds and other diversified holdings.