Interest groups are important subjects of study in American politics because __________
a. they are always successful in getting their demands met by government
b. they provide a venue for citizens to participate in government
c. they determine what issues get covered in the media
d. they determine who runs for elected office
Answer: b
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A. a Representative. B. a Senator. C. Vice President. D. President. E. Emperor.
________ expenditures of state and local governments consist of expenditures on roads and highways
A. Public safety B. Environment C. Transportation D. Administration E. Social service
Though originally opposed to political parties, many framers of the U.S. Constitution ultimately became strong party participants. This phenomenon is often considered to be proof of the
a. necessity of political parties in American government. b. inconsistency of the early founders. c. dishonesty of the early leaders. d. power of the political parties to control thought. e. weaknesses of the early founders.
Redrawing congressional district boundaries to favor a particular group or party is known as ______.
a. reapportionment b. redistricting c. gerrymandering d. franking e. malapportionment