Why do interest groups typically offer material 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 discourage members from joining more than one interest group
d. to overcome the free-rider problem
d
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A. Safety B. Education C. Job security D. Culture
Over the last fifty years, manufacturing has moved to the developing world where ________ than in the United States and Europe
a. interest rates and union activity are greater b. poverty and unemployment rates are lower c. wages and restrictive regulations tend to be lower d. human capital and natural resources are more available
At the start of a war, large-W leaders increase military spending _________ than/as small-W leaders, and if the war becomes prolonged, large-W leaders invest __________ resources than/as small-W leaders.
a. more / less b. less / more c. more / the same d. the same / more
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. In the "top-two" primary, the top two candidates face each other in a run-off election. 2. Local elections (city, county, judges, education boards) are all nonpartisan. 3. Voters who are not registered with either major party are considered swing voters. 4. Both Republicans and Democrats favor tax increases for education. 5. In California, voters must register at least 15 days before the election in order to vote.