Question 25 What major factor explains the quick adoption of new programs? O One political party supports the program. O The media draws attention to the particular issue. O The public does not hold a very strong opinion on the issue. O There are many interest groups active on both sides of the policy. O The public holds wide enthusiasm for a program. Question 18 1 p What is an important difference in our current political system compared to when the Constitution was created and ratified? O National leaders were only beholden to their own consciences in the past. O National leaders were more careerist and served in the legislature for several decades in the earlier era. O Politics was much more collegial in the previous era. O There was much more openness and transparency in the previous era. There was much more accountability in the previous era.
