The fact that oil industry lobby groups have been able to strongly influence the Texas Railroad Commission's three commissioners instead of having to influence the governor is an example of how ________ can increase interest group strength.

A. economic diversity
B. a fragmented government structure
C. poor legislative professionalism
D. wide geographic distribution


Answer: B

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