Separation of Powers and checks and balances Bargaining and compromises Desire to reduce negative the impact of negative and politically risky consequences

QUESTION T An incremental nature of policy making in the United States is a result of O Separation of Powers and checks and balances Bargaining and compromises Desire to reduce negative the impact of negative and politically risky consequences O All of the above QUESTION 18 According to the authors, why do some argue that divided government can sometimes be better than unified government? O It prevents hasty decision-making It requires the president to reach out to members of the other party It makes the government more representative of the people O It forces Congress to be more receptive to the complaints of the citizenry QUESTION 19 In situations where a unified government exists (one political party controls both Congress and the White House), which of the following is true? O Success is guaranteed for the president O The opposition party will reclaim either Congress or the White House in the next election cycle O Party unity will trump local interests O None of the above QUESTION 20 Generally, where does policymaking in Congress take place? O Numerous committees and subcommittees O Offices of the Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader Party leadership O Lobbyists