Studies of Opinion-Policy Congruence Suggest That the Rate at Which

question 71

Multiple Choice

Studies of opinion-policy congruence suggest that the rate at which the government adopts policies supported by majorities in polls has

• A) remained the same over the last four decades.
• B) slightly increased in recent years.
• C) increased significantly in recent years.
• D) been declining since 1980.
• E) been declining since the beginning of the Bush administration.

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Definitions:

Existing Resources

The currently available inputs, including labor, capital, and raw materials, used for production in the economy.

Increase Resources

The act of augmenting the inputs or assets available for the production of goods and services.

Trade

The act of transacting by acquiring, disposing of, or swapping commodities and services within or between nations.

Opportunity Cost

The financial sacrifice of skipping the subsequent best choice when a decision is made.