WHY JOIN?
What will be an ideal response?
Contrary to rational choice theory, interest group leaders rank material benefits to be the least important incentives.
Leaders of all kinds of groups rank purposive incentives highest, with solidary incentives close behind.
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With respect to deficits, __________.
A. a state cannot have a budget deficit and a trade deficit at the same time B. if a state has a trade deficit, it must have a budget deficit C. the concepts of budget deficit and trade deficit are used interchangeably D. a state can have a trade deficit without having a budget deficit
Most political action committees (PACs) donate money
A) to incumbents, especially to incumbent members of key committees. B) to only one party. C) only in presidential elections. D) only in local elections. E) anonymously.
According to research from the Center for American Women in Politics at Rutgers University, on which issue of public policy is no gender gap evident?
a. abortion b. affirmative action c. capital punishment d. possession and use of firearms
According to the textbook, which level of government has been the most effective in promoting gay rights?
a. the Supreme Court b. the Congress c. the bureaucracy d. local government