Why should politicians care about interest groups?
a. They can influence elections.
b. Supporting one can enrage others.
c. Interest groups are forbidden from contributing to campaigns.
d. Interest groups can provide candidates with copy for their speeches and campaign literature.
a
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Since the 1960s, the legal and social status of homosexuals in the United States has
a. improved dramatically, through steady, but quiet, political headway. b. yet to appear on the agendas of state and local governments. c. remained relatively constant, with minor gains and losses for advocates of gay rights. d. substantially decreased, with the Supreme Court upholding various anti-sodomy laws.
Individualistic states believe participation in politics is for ______ reasons.
a. business b. community c. individual d. social
Why do small interest groups have an easier time enrolling potential members than large interest groups?
a. In a small group, any individual's share of the collective good may be great enough to make it rational for him or her to join. b. In a small group, only individuals who contribute to the group's efforts can enjoy the collective good. c. Small groups are able to offer material incentives, whereas large groups are not. d. Unlike large groups, small groups often receive the help of patrons in recruiting members.
The advantage that the president has over Congress in foreign affairs is his/her ability to ______.
a. act quickly and decisively on the international stage b. negotiate and sign treaties with foreign nations c. appoint and station ambassadors all over the world d. fund and conduct secret military operations without approval