Why do interest groups typically offer material (tangible) benefits to their members?
a. to foster greater diversity among group members
b. to encourage only the most committed supporters to become involved
c. to distract members from the groups' political motives
d. to overcome the free-rider problem
Answer: d
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A) a combination of induction and deduction. B) deduction. C) induction. D) a separation of induction and deduction.
What aspect of contemporary American politics best explains the increase in the percentage of people claiming to be independent in terms of partisan identification?
a. the rise in the number of minor parties offering alternatives b. the decline of the parties because they have become less well-organized c. the decline in the economy, since people become less political during such times d. the incivility and ineffectiveness in government because of intense partisanship
Which of these sources is the Associated Press most likely to consult for a story?
a. a political blogger b. a person on the street c. the Wall Street Journal d. the White House press secretary
Which of the following is a structure of the executive branch of the federal government?
A) Private corporations B) Independent regulatory agencies C) Autonomous advisory councils D) State courts E) Federal courts