The September 2001 spike to roughly 90% approval is best understood as an example of which phenomenon?
- A
Successful supply-side economic policy
- Bcheck_circle
A 'rally-around-the-flag' effect during a major national security crisis
- C
Public response to a Supreme Court ruling
- D
A landslide reelection mandate
Explanation
Bush's approval surged from roughly 50% to 90% after 9/11, illustrating the rally-around-the-flag effect, where presidents enjoy spikes during external crises. The rally faded as the Iraq War lengthened.