Find the Requested Value $f ( - 8 )$ For A) 64
B)

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Multiple Choice

Find the requested value.
- $f ( - 8 )$ for $f ( x ) = \left\{ \begin{array} { l l } 6 x + 1 , & \text { if } x < 8 \\ 8 x , & \text { if } 8 \leq x \leq 12 \\ 8 - 7 x , & \text { if } x > 12 \end{array} \right.$

• A) 64
• B) \(- 47\)
• C) \(- 64\)
• D) 49

Compare and contrast political parties with interest groups regarding their roles and operations within the political system.

Understand the methods interest groups use to attract members and why certain incentives work.

Define interest groups and differentiate them from other political organizations.

Explain the challenges of interest group membership, particularly the free-rider problem.

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