When members of Congress are making policy decisions, they generallyrespond to what those with the most intense opinions on an issue want.respond to what the majority wants.do not weigh public opinion very heavily.All of these answers are correct.

Since the founding of the United States, the debate over the representation function of Congress has centered on whetherMultiple Choicethe primary concern of a representative should be the interests of the nation or of his or her constituency.the House or the Senate should take the lead on foreign policy issues.Congress or the president should lead in policymaking.the House or the Senate is more responsive to the public.key decisions should be made by a small number of representatives in committee or by the whole membership in floor debate.

In Congress, disagreement over national policy usually occurs Blank______.Multiple choice question.due to interest group pressuresalong partisan divisionsless frequently than it did fifty years agobetween the House and Senate

In initiating broad legislative proposals, the president enjoys all of the following advantages over Congress EXCEPTMultiple Choicebeing granted more authority by the Constitution in the area of lawmaking.being more likely to take a national perspective on policy issues.a lack of fragmentation.having the authority to make policy decisions even when there are conflicting views within the executive branch, while congressional leaders cannot impose their views on other members who disagree with them.being assisted by literally hundreds of policy specialists.

What is meant by rational policy making?Group of answer choicesBuild on existing policiesAll evidence assessed to get best policyQuick or reactive decision making

Which action is the responsibility of the executive branch in creating a policy?A.Measuring the level of public support for the policyB.Determining whether the policy is constitutionalC.Formulating the initial idea for the policyD.Debating and finalizing the details of the policy