The free rider problem occurs when
A. Interest groups seek public funding to advance their special interests
B. People benefit from an interest group’s efforts without making any contribution
C. Elected officials provide government services for those who have helped their campaign
D. Political campaigns manipulate the news media in order to obtain free media
E. Congressional candidates win elections because they belong to the party of a popular president
Answer: B. People benefit from an interest group’s efforts without making any contribution
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