It Is Difficult for Political Scientists to Categorize Unrepresented Interests

question 38

Multiple Choice

It is difficult for political scientists to categorize unrepresented interests because

• A) there are no constitutional means for unorganized interests to compete for attention.
• B) there are no organizations that can present their identities and demands.
• C) there are no measurements of interests and needs outside of representation.
• D) there are no legitimate interests that do not already have representation.
• E) these interests often want to stay hidden from public view.

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Definitions:

Hard Influence Tactics

Strategies that exert overt pressure or use power to persuade others to comply or agree.

Ingratiation

A psychological technique where an individual attempts to become more attractive or likable to their target, through flattery or other means.

Exchange

The process of trading goods, services, or ideas between parties, often pivotal in business operations and social interactions.

Persuasion

The act of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of symbols.