Even Though Common Sense Tells Them That Large, Mass Membership

question 20

Multiple Choice

Even though common sense tells them that large, mass membership interest groups cannot deliver a vote, members of Congress are often _______________ by these groups.

• A) financially controlled
• B) scared
• C) intimidated
• D) unimpressed

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Definitions:

Neophobia

An intense or irrational fear of anything new, novel, or unfamiliar.

Homeostasis

The process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

Set Point

A theory suggesting there's a fixed, natural body weight or baseline that the body seeks to maintain.

Subjective Perceptions

Individual interpretations or experiences of reality, influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.