Which Statement Best Describes the Special-Interest Effect

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the special-interest effect?

• A) It is a program or policy that is adopted during a special session of Congress or a state legislature.
• B) It is a policy issue in which both the supporters and opponents employ paid lobbyists to represent their interests.
• C) It is a program or policy which one political party strongly supports and other political parties strongly oppose.
• D) It is a program or policy in which a large number of people will suffer small costs, while a small number will receive large gains.

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Definitions:

Business Executives

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Marginally Reliable

Describes information, data, or results that are barely or minimally dependable, with some level of uncertainty or risk of inaccuracy.

African American Students

Students in educational institutions who identify as African American, focusing on their cultural, educational, and social experiences.

Mildly Intellectually Disabled

A condition characterized by below-average intellectual functioning and limitations in adaptive behavior.