How are interest groups formed? Explain the role of the entrepreneur and the patron in the formation of interest groups
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Discuss how in order for groups to form, they must have someone to organize them. Pluralists argue that a disturbance allows groups to form. Formation may also require overcoming collective action problems.
2, Discuss entrepreneurs, who are individuals who start or manage a group.
3, Discuss patrons, who provide resources to groups to get them started. They may work with entrepreneurs to start the group, or they may start the group themselves but let others manage it.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Since Lyndon Johnson, presidents have tended to __________
a. oppose government growth b. support an increase in the role of government c. advocate for reductions in military spending d. exercise their veto power more aggressively
If the Texas legislature were to have annual legislative sessions, which of these would not be likely to occur? a. Legislators would have more time to familiarize themselves with legislation
b. The need for special sessions, particularly when a crisis arises between regular sessions, would be eliminated. c. Legislators would have more opportunity for legislative oversight of the state bureaucracy. d. Legislators would be better able to engage in long-range planning of public policy. e. There would be less need for career politicians and more opportunity for part-time legislators to take office.
On what basis is race used to categorize people?
A. Ideological B. Physical C. Cultural D. Common identity E. Political