In 1919, the Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution was ratified—a victory for the Prohibition Party. This illustrates the influence of

a. alcohol vendors.
b. churches.
c. minor parties.
d. women.
e. courts.


Answer: C

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A. land. B. high-speed internet. C. water. D. natural gas.

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A. direct democracy B. a bicameral legislature C. an executive branch with unchecked power D. separation of powers among the branches of federal government

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To overcome the free rider problem, many interest groups offer material benefits that are __________

a. the policies that interest groups help to bring about b. benefits given only to group members c. campaign contributions to elected officials d. bonuses given to the most effective lobbyists

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