In Order to Attract Members, Most Interest Groups Appeal to Potential

question 59

Multiple Choice

In order to attract members, most interest groups appeal to potential members not only by advertising their political goals but also by

• A)offering jobs to all members in their Washington, D.C., offices.
• B)providing direct economic and social benefits to group members.
• C)lobbying state legislatures to make group membership mandatory for affected citizens.
• D)advertising their organizers' personal ambitions.

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Definitions:

Clientele Effect

A theory suggesting that the types of investors attracted to certain stocks or dividends policies can affect the stock price or policy sustainability.

Dividend Policy

Guidelines a company follows to decide how much it will pay out to shareholders in dividends.

Investors

Individuals or institutions that allocate capital to various types of investments with the expectation of earning a financial return.

Dividend Policy

A company's strategy for distributing profits back to its shareholders, which can include the timing, amount, and manner of dividend payments.