A. The final 6 months of the election cycle, when the government announces popular government initiatives
B. The time period when the government takes steps to fix remaining policy problems before the next elections
C. The time period that begins with the government’s second budget, when the government addresses many of its election promises and initiates any tough or potentially unpopular policies
D. When ministers receive direction from PM or premier; public servants brief ministers on the top issues in their portfolios