An environmental group works to pass legislation that would decrease air pollution

But an individual would probably not contribute to that group, especially if he or she could enjoy the benefits of breathing clean air without participating in the group's campaign. This is an example of the __________ problem.


Answer: free rider

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Minor parties are the most successful in __________

a. multiparty systems b. winner-take-all systems c. systems operating under Duverger's Law d. two-party systems

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Discuss the tools that Congress has to influence the economy.

What will be an ideal response?

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Elements of which of the following campaign finance acts were upheld In the Supreme Court ruling McConnell versus Federal Election Commission of 2003?

a. Federal Election Campaign Act b. McCain-Feingold Act c. Tillman Act d. Voting Rights Act

Political Science

Which of the following is the main reason young people lack political clout in the United States?

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