Political Approval Ratings Flashcard

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Which factor affects congressional approval ratings the most? Options: presidential actions, foreign events, Supreme Court actions, domestic events.

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presidential actions.

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Why are social policies controversial?

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They require people to accept the authority of the government.

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Which institution has the highest average public approval ratings? Options: the presidency, the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, the Supreme Court.

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the presidency

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How do polls affect presidential elections?

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Polls help voters research information about each of the candidates.

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Presidential approval ratings_______________ over a president's term of office.

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decline.

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Which body of government is least susceptible to public opinion polls? Options: the president, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Supreme Court

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U.S. Supreme Court