A Basic Reason for the Existence of So Many Interest

question 39

Multiple Choice

A basic reason for the existence of so many interest groups in the United States is

• A)the American tradition of free association.
• B)the extent of diverse interests in American society.
• C)America's federal system of government.
• D)the separation of powers in American government.
• E)All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Investment

A long-term investment is an account on the asset side of a company's balance sheet that represents the company's investments, including stocks, bonds, real estate, and cash, held for more than one year.

Net Income

The total profit or loss of a company after all revenues, expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.

Dividends

Profit distributions by a corporation to its shareholders, usually as an earnings sharing.

Outstanding Shares

The total number of shares of a company that are currently owned by shareholders, including those held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.