People who become members of interest groups for material incentives are joining for which of the following reasons?
A. For a sense of belonging to the group
B. For ethical or ideological reasons
C. To improve their economic opportunities or gain economic benefits
D. To institute change for political, economic, or social impact on the whole society
E. Because they have been pressured to do so
Answer: C
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A. India B. Iran C. China D. Brazil
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a. The levels of partisanship surrounding presidential evaluations have decreased in recent years. b. Responses to political actors and events have become increasingly polarized along party lines. c. Evaluations of the President tend not to be affected by partisanship. d. All Republicans supported President Bush and all Democrats supported President Obama, and there was no overlap.
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a. Members are elected every four years and apportioned to states based on geographic size. b. Members are elected every four years and apportioned to states based on population. c. Members are elected every two years and apportioned to states based on geographic size. d. Members are elected every two years and apportioned to states based on population.
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