What Are the Three General Characteristics of Interest Groups That

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Essay

What are the three general characteristics of interest groups that may be significant in understanding why some interest groups are more powerful than others? Provide the names of at least two powerful interest groups in America today and, using these characteristics, explain why they are powerful.

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Definitions:

Circadian

Relating to biological processes that display an endogenous, entrainable oscillation of about 24 hours.

Microsleep

A brief episode of sleep which may last for a second or two to a half-minute, occurring when someone is apparently awake and often goes unnoticed by the person experiencing it.

Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity required for a sensation to be perceived or a response to be elicited.

Sleep Cycles

The progression through various stages of non-REM and REM sleep that repeats cyclically throughout a typical night's rest.