Question

To what does the term "going public" refer? a. action taken by a president to communicate directly with the people in order to influence public opinion and put pressure on Congress b. a public statement written by the president and attached to a particular bill to outline the president's interpretation of the legislation c. a public statement issued by the president declaring that if Congress passes a particular bill that the president dislikes, it will ultimately be vetoed d. an agreement between the United States and one or more foreign countries that is not a formal treaty, so it does not need Senate approval

Answer 1

Answer:

The term "going public" refers to:

a. action taken by a president to communicate directly with the people in order to influence public opinion and put pressure on Congress.

Explanation:

When a president goes public, that means he addresses the people directly in order to "sell" his programs. That is, instead of presenting his policy agendas to the Congress, the president presents it to the people first. By doing so, the president is able to get the people on his side, which pressures the Congress. However, such a tactic offers risk. If a president fails after "going public", he may appear ineffective.