What can be said of agricultural interest groups in the United States?
A. Agricultural interest groups' influence on U.S. legislation has been minimal.
B. Because farmers represent less than 1 percent of the population, their interest group influence has been weak.
C. Although there are many agricultural interest groups representing farmers, they have been unsuccessful in obtaining subsides for their members,
D. Although farmers represent less than 1 percent of the population, they have very strong interest groups.
E. As the numbers of farmers have declined, so has the influence of groups that represent them.
Answer: D
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A. 20 B. 25 C. 30 D. 35
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