A Faction Is a Group of ________ That Seek to Control

question 42

Multiple Choice

A faction is a group of ________ that seek to control government power to ________.

• A) minority interests; protect themselves from everyone else
• B) majority interests; promote the public good
• C) minority interests; promote the public good
• D) minority or majority interests; pursue their own interests

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Definitions:

National Defense

Governmental and military measures designed to protect a country from external aggression and threats.

Free-Rider Problem

A situation where some individuals consume more than their fair share of a public resource, or shoulder less of the cost of its production, benefiting from it without paying for it.

Social Benefits

The total gains that accrue to society from an economic transaction or policy, encompassing both direct and indirect effects.

Pollution

The contamination of the natural environment, leading to adverse effects on ecosystems, human health, and quality of life.