How can interest groups play a helpful role in democracies?

a. They can advocate for government policies that most people oppose.
b. They can serve as vehicles for political participation.
c. They can accomplish things that would be better left to individuals.
d. They can elect candidates as official representatives of the groups.


Answer: b

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a. are forbidden by state law from serving as lobbyists b. are rarely viewed as effective lobbyists since they know little about the policymaking process c. are more likely to become lobbyists than are former members of most other state legislatures d. are not required to register with the Texas Ethics Commission before lobbying state government

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Medicaid is an example of one of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society programs.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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a. a. Police and fire protection b. b. Teacher training c. c. university education d. d. Netflix

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Regarding presidential elections, close elections may be ambiguous in their policy meaning, but landslide victories always carry with them clear policy implications

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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