Author Question: Which of the following, if true, would indicate that grassroots/outside lobbying is an ineffective ... (Read 67 times)

karen · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Which of the following, if true, would indicate that grassroots/outside lobbying is an ineffective political tactic?

a. Policy makers primarily work to satisfy the demands of their wealthiest campaign contributors. As a result, they rarely respond to broader public opinion.
b. In congressional elections, incumbent candidates win at a much higher rate than challengers.
c. The number of interest groups with lobbyists in Washington, D.C., has increased over the past several decades.
d. The mass media tend to cover only the most dramatic and unusual news stories.
e. Most members of Congress have rejected campaign contributions from (political action committees) PACs.

Question 2

The United Nations is a military alliance among the nations of Western Europe and North America, created to oppose the expansion of communism

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.