Interest Groups May Form-And Existing Groups May Become More Politically

question 28

Multiple Choice

Interest groups may form-and existing groups may become more politically active-when:

• A) the number of privately owned companies increases.
• B) the government expands its scope of activities.
• C) the government fails and there is anarchy.
• D) the president declares an emergency.
• E) the private sector increases its scope of activities.

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Definitions:

Antitrust Policy

The use of the antitrust laws to promote competition and economic efficiency.

Utilities

This term refers to various essential services provided to households and businesses, such as electricity, water, gas, and sewer services.

Conglomerate Merger

The merger of two firms operating in separate industries or separate geographic areas so that neither firm is a supplier, customer, or competitor of the other; any merger that is neither a horizontal merger nor a vertical merger.

Production Process

The series of steps and activities involved in converting raw materials or components into finished goods or services.