The public support that President Bush received for the use of military force to fight terrorism following the September 11 attacks is known as a
A) crisis response.
B) rally effect.
C) leader-citizen opinion gap.
D) state-level response.

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The rally effect refers to the increase in support for a political leader or government in times of crisis, such as a war or a terrorist attack. President Bush experienced a rally effect following the September 11 attacks, which boosted his public support for the use of military force in the fight against terrorism.

The Public Support That President Bush Received for the Use