Billy is interested in lowering the speed limit on a major road near his house. A citizens' group has formed to lobby the city council to take this step, but Billy decides not to join it because he knows he can benefit from the group's work if it is successful without contributing to its effort. In this instance, Billy is ______.
A. engaging in online processing
B. acting like an interest group entrepreneur
C. behaving like a free rider
D. engaging in negative partisanship
Answer: C. behaving like a free rider
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The primary actors in world politics are, according to the strategic approach:
a. States b. Leaders c. International organizations d. Multinational corporations
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Cultural and civic nationalism are usually based on jus sanguinis. B. Cultural nationalism is usually based on jus soli; civic nationalism is usually based on jus sanguinis. C. Cultural nationalism is usually based on jus sanguinis; civic nationalism is usually based on jus soli. D. Cultural and civil nationalism are usually based on jus soli.
___ As with the executive and legislative branches, it is common for state courts to initiate legislative proposals for consideration by the legislature
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Interest groups attempt to gain their goals through the Texas legislature because it is the primary policy-making agent in Texas politics
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.