Why do interest groups typically offer 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
d
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Which of the following rules in the Constitution has since been changed by amendment?
a. the direct election of House members b. ratification of treaties by a two-thirds majority in the Senate c. indirect election of Senate members d. the selection of committee chairs e. the term of office for members of Congress
A majority winner in a runoff primary is the candidate receiving ________
A. the most votes B. at least fifty percent of the vote C. fifty percent plus one of the vote D. two-thirds of the vote
Organizations are useful because
a. we can accomplish more by working together. b. they put limits on individual choice. c. they have rules and procedures. d. they have structure.
In extreme market democracy countries,
a. union density is high, and class voting is strong. b. welfare effort is high, despite weak class voting. c. politicians appeal mainly to the working-class majority. d. labor and left-wing political parties have not fared as well, due to weak class voting.