Because the economically disadvantaged cannot afford to join interest groups, they are
A) largely represented by business groups.
B) largely represented by labor unions.
C) nonetheless represented as effectively as wealthier citizens.
D) only indirectly represented, with only little direct voice of their own.
E) not represented, but do not wish representation at any level.
D
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Which of the following argues that a country's move from underdevelopment toward development can be modeled after the path to development taken by the industrialized countries of the West?
a. Modernization theory b. "Race to the bottom" theory c. "A rising tide lifts all boats" theory d. Dependency theory e. Import substitution industrialization theory
Policy groups are different from economic groups in that
a. their announced mission is to serve higher goals than their members’ material interests. b. their members are largely government officials. c. they are clearly distinguished from economic groups. d. they focus on many topics at one time. e. they have no interest in lobbying Congress on any issue.
Which of the following is an example of a formula grant?
a. Medicaid b. the Clean Air Act c. military funding d. congressional salaries
Even though common sense tells them that large, mass membership interest groups cannot deliver a vote, members of Congress are often _______________ by these groups
a. financially controlled c. intimidated b. scared d. unimpressed