In order to overcome the free-rider problem, many interest groups offer selective benefits. What are selective benefits?
a. the policies that interest groups help to bring about
b. gifts given to members of Congress in return for their support on legislation
c. benefits given only to group members
d. campaign contributions to elected officials
c
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______ occurs when national and state governments jointly supply services to the citizenry.
a. Shared federalism b. Consociationalism c. Unitary government d. Nullification
Why do some scholars consider issue networks as a form of elitism?
a. because they are small, well financed, and influential in shaping policy b. because they focus on technical issues that the public cannot understand c. because they require their members to have advanced educational degrees d. because they focus on issues of concern to wealthy people
Discuss the concerns raised about the balance between civil liberties and public safety in regard to the PATRIOT Act.
What will be an ideal response?