The Influence of Interest Groups on Roll-Call Voting Decisions by Members

question 23

Multiple Choice

The influence of interest groups on roll-call voting decisions by members of Congress is ______.

• A) much less than is usually thought
• B) greater than any other factor
• C) more important than party affiliation
• D) more important than constituency influences
• E) more important than the cues of other members

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Definitions:

Systolic/Diastolic Measurement

A measurement of blood pressure indicated by two numbers; the systolic (maximum) pressure over the diastolic (minimum) pressure.

<90/60

Indicates blood pressure readings lower than 90 millimeters of mercury systolic and 60 millimeters of mercury diastolic, which is considered hypotension.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price in a specified time period.

Quantity Supplied

The amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price in a specified period.