Political scientists often refer to “inside” and “outside” strategies in discussing the ways that interest groups attempt to influence policy. Which of the following is a good example of an “inside” strategy?
a. Contacting reporters
b. Providing comments to agencies considering new regulations
c. Conducting petitions
d. Strikes and civil disobedience
Answer: b
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a. First b. Sixth c. Tenth d. Twelfth e. Fourteenth
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a. The agency head needs to preserve some independence from hostile departments and feel free from politicization. b. The agency and the department may agree on policies and the president needs to be advised from different perspectives. c. Cabinet departments must always feel unrestricted in overriding agencies. d. The agency head must generate discord in order to do his or her job appropriately.
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A. Bankers, big business, bureaucrats and politicians B. Bankers, politicians, rich donors C. Big business, rich donors and foreign investor D. Bureaucrats, politicians, lobbyists
Neo-populism is a revolt against the secularization of American culture
A. true B. false