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oliviahorn72

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Why might we use the phrase the symbolic president to describe the modern president?
 
  a. because the president has few direct powers in the policy-making process
  b. because, for many Americans, the president is the American government
  c. because, for many Americans, the president has become so ineffectual that any presidential action is seen merely as symbolic in nature
  d. because the media discusses the president in symbolic terms and does not focus on a president's policy proposals

Question 2

Refer to the What Do You Think? box on page 414. Which is an example of a highly subjective key?
 
  a. The incumbent hasn't experienced a major scandal.
  b. The incumbent party's candidate has charisma.
  c. The incumbent administration did not have any major failure in foreign affairs.
  d. There is not a significant third-party challenge.



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mjenn52

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b




oliviahorn72

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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