Which of the Following Is NOT a Factor in the Increased

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the increased number of interest groups and lobbyists over time?

• A) Television and the Internet make it easier for people to discover their common interests.
• B) Group proliferation is self-perpetuating: as one group forms on one side of a policy question, another group is likely to form on the other side.
• C) Members of Congress run for reelection and spend more time in office than ever before, making Congress more susceptible to lobbyists.
• D) Cell phones, e-mail, social networking, and other forms of electronic communication enable geographically dispersed groups to organize and implement lobbying strategies.
• E) The federal government does so many things that many individuals, organizations, and corporations have strong incentives for lobbying.

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