In contrast to the two major political parties, interest groups
a. wield considerably more power in the American states.
b. attempt to aggregate public preferences and concentrate them as specific demands.
c. specifically nominate, and at times elect, candidates for public office.
d. tend to be majoritarian organizations.
b
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A) Border Caucus. B) House Republican Caucus. C) Legislative Study Group. D) Senate Hispanic Caucus.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Fiscal stress refers to
a. the pressures states and local governments face regarding interjurisdictional problems. b. the pressures states and local governments face regarding interstate conflicts. c. the pressures created when expenditures are greater than revenues. d. the pressures created when revenues are greater than expenditures.
Which type of authoritarian regime tends to last the longest?
a. Theocracy b. Dictatorship c. Military regime d. One-party state