All of the following correctly describe foreign policy interest groups and their activities except
a. for ethnic groups, the theme of participation in foreign affairs is usually toward how policy affects the particular country or region of their ancestors' origin.
b. veteran groups have been so effective over the years that Congress created a cabinet to specifically serve their interests.
c. religious groups have increased their interest group activities over the past two decades or so.
d. departments and agencies of the U.S. government do not act like interest groups in the policy process.
e. 20–25 percent of lobbyists are involved in lobbying for food production in Washington, D.C.
D
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What deliberative purpose does the Council of Economic Advisors serve?
a. Congress must clear all its spending bills with the council. b. It offers the president objective advice and supplies Congress with detailed information about the economy. c. It oversees the development of the federal budget each year and supplies the president with an account of all new spending bills. d. It writes the tax codes. e. The CEA establishes the federal budget.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Zoya was arrested for staging a peaceful protest against animal cruelty in front of an animal-testing research institution. Zoya justified her actions by saying that the Constitution gives her the freedom to speak freely on any topic and issue. To which of the following concepts was Zoya referring?
A) The right to equality B) The right to property C) The right to liberty D) Capitalism E) Amorality