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Bernana

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The ultimate goal of joining an interest group is
 
  a. electing group members to public office.
  b. influencing government.
  c. publishing attractive magazines.
  d. obtaining professional benefits, such as insurance.
  e. expanding ones social circle.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true regarding paid signature gathering in the United States?
 
  a. Petition management firms often offer proponents a guarantee of qualification, but at a price that runs close to2 million.
 b. Paid signature gatherers have been known to earn a typical rate of 1 or 2 per valid signature.
  c. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state laws in 1988 that banned the practice of paid signature gathering.
  d. Paid signature gathering, as an institution, allows wealthy groups and individuals to play a prominent, if notdominant, role in affecting what gets put to a public vote.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

c



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