Why Do Factions Continue to Raise Serious Problems for American

question 77

Multiple Choice

Why do factions continue to raise serious problems for American democracy?

• A) because candidates rationally champion widely shared values and interests
• B) The resources needed to gain influence-money, access, and expertise-are distributed very unevenly.
• C) There are too many lobbying groups dedicated to some moral vision of the public good.
• D) The interest group universe has grown smaller so that those people without resources are always disadvantaged.

Recognize the implications of external factors such as taxes and public policies on market demand.

Understand the various roles and work conditions of slaves in the United States.

Recognize the complexities of slave communities, including family structures and religious practices.

Grasp the differences between urban and rural slavery and the experiences of free blacks.