The experience with 527 organizations in the 2004 elections suggests that campaign finance laws
A. are an effective way to minimize interest group participation.
B. are an effective way to reduce campaign spending.
C. facilitate coordination of efforts between candidates and groups.
D. are not likely to take money out of politics.
E. have restricted speech considerably.
Answer: D
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a) jail operation b) road and bridge construction and maintenance c) health and hospitals d) education e) library maintenance
Why does a group as large, and with a reach as large, as the NAACP have so little influence?
A) Size and reach don't inherently translate into influence, even if the group isn't disadvantaged. B) The largest groups are often ignored as people assume groups that attract such large numbers must be having their needs met. C) Disadvantaged groups with smaller grievances are among the least likely to be listened to. D) Disadvantaged groups with the biggest grievances are among the least likely to be listened to.
The Articles of Confederation created a strong central government
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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