How do lobbyists typically seek to influence members of Congress who already tend to support the interest group?
a. by formally introducing bills to Congress
b. by filing amicus curiae briefs
c. by organizing protests and demonstrations on Capitol Hill
d. by providing information on policy issues
d
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to the text, all of the following are reasons that migrants are not welcomed, except
a. citizens of the receiving country fear that migrants divert state resources from other missions. b. citizens fear migrants' religious influence. c. citizens fear that migrants will take their jobs or livelihood. d. citizens would rather not have migrants speaking their own languages in their new country.
According to the strategic approach, leaders choose actions in foreign policy based on:
a. The expected reaction of other states to that action b. Their own preferences about actions c. The demands and preferences of their advisors d. International law
Why do many developing countries refuse to engage in international trade agreements with the United States as long as America provides subsidies to its farmers?
a. The European Union refuses to provide subsidies to farmers, so the U.S. subsidies upset the balance of trade. b. They believe their farmers should get the subsidies, because those farmers need more help than U.S. farmers do. c. The subsidies go to small family farms that do not deal internationally, rather than the agribusinesses that trade with developing countries. d. They believe the subsidies give U.S. farmers unfair advantages in international markets.