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justinmsk

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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.

Question 2

Why did the framers of the U.S. Constitution provide protections through the First Amendment for individuals to join together through speech and assembly?
 
  a. to distract them from the oppressive nature of federal governmental policy
  b. they felt that political parties were central to a healthy democracy
  c. to reflect a belief in socialism
  d. to recognize the importance of working with others to try to influence or change government



emsimon14

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d



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