according to Mancur Olson, small groups are able to overcome the collective action problem more easily than large groups because small groups:

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are more personal and thus more vulnerable to interpersonal persuasion

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In a landmark 1986 survey of journalists, researchers found that journalists overwhelmingly perceived themselves to be ______________ the owners of the media and the public in general.

a. more liberal than b. uniquely representative, politically, of c. more conservative than

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In 1997, lawmakers dedicated lottery revenue to __________

a. the general fund b. public education c. children's health insurance d. correctional services

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Explain George Kennan's comparison of American democracy to a "pea-brained dinosaur sitting contentedly in a swamp of unmindful threats."

A) He rests still for the moment, but may attack any opponent at any time and should not be disturbed. B) Despite the appearance of contentedness, he as actually quite violent. C) Threats surround him but he exists in ignorance to them. D) Once harmed by an adversary, he erupts into a violent rage that destroys the foe and wrecks his own habitat.

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