Which of the Following Examples Best Illustrates the Principle of Political

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples best illustrates the principle of political disadvantage theory?

• A) Small interest groups cannot affect policy because they cannot gain direct access to members of Congress.
• B) Unpopular industries, unable to sway public opinion, try to win concessions through the courts.
• C) Although attacking lobbyists and interest groups makes for a good stump speech, lawmakers who try to function without those groups find they can get little done.
• D) As the power of a few interest groups increases, it will become increasingly difficult for new interest groups to gain influence in Congress.
• E) If interest groups contribute money to both parties, their influence with the winning side declines, but if they contribute to only one party, their access might be closed completely.

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Definitions:

Labor Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the wage rate and the quantity of labor that workers are willing to supply.

Monopsonist

A market condition where there is only one buyer for a product or service, giving the buyer significant power over prices and terms.

Marginal Wage Cost

The additional cost incurred by hiring one more unit of labor, reflecting the change in total wages from employing an additional worker.

Monopsonistic Labor Market

A market condition where a single buyer (employer) controls the market for labor and determines wages and employment levels.