It Is Difficult for Political Scientists to Categorize Unrepresented Interests

question 43

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)these interests often want to stay hidden from public view.

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Definitions:

Housing Crisis

A situation in which affordable housing is scarce, leading to increased homelessness and housing insecurity among populations.

Foreclosures

The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property, evicts the homeowner, and sells the home after the homeowner fails to make full principal and interest payments on a loan.

Affordable Housing

Housing that is reasonably priced and accessible to those with median or below-median income levels.

Timber Industry

The Timber Industry involves the operations of harvesting, processing, and selling wood and wood products, which are used for building, manufacturing, and various other purposes.