In which kind of policy are the costs and benefits concentrated in different groups?
a. regulatory policy
b. distributive policy
c. redistributive policy
d. self-regulatory policy
c. redistributive policy
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Which of the following is NOT true of Hispanics?
A. They have Spanish-speaking ancestry and culture. B. Cultural obstacles adversely affect their education. C. Their median family income level is more than that of whites. D. Their unemployment rates are higher than those of whites.
Agencies cultivate and serve powerful supporters because ______.
a. they need to be able to resist pressure from Congress and the president b. they have no real interest in serving the public, only in gaining power c. they are usually mandated by Congress to serve such interests d. the leaders of agencies usually are chosen from among the ranks of such supporters e. presidents usually wish them to cultivate such supporters
Congress can expedite legislation through a more streamlined process. This is called ______.
a. concurrent work b. reconciliation c. co-sponsorship d. joint resolution
Why are interest groups an important subjectof study in American politics?
a. They are always successful in getting their demands met by government. b. They provide a venue for citizens to participate in government. c. Most lobbyists eventually serve in Congress. d. They determine what issues get covered in the media.