According to Olson,small,well-Organized Groups Often Override the Broader Public Interest

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Multiple Choice

According to Olson,small,well-organized groups often override the broader public interest because they __________.

• A)have much to gain from favorable but narrow laws and rulings,so they lobby intensely
• B)have an easier time attracting wealthy donors,so they are better-funded than other groups
• C)know that their interests are not well understood,so they spend a lot of money on advertising
• D)understand how to manipulate public opinion better,so they influence politicians more than other groups

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