Which Statement Best Describes a Special-Interest Issue

question 262

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes a special-interest issue?

• A) It is a program or policy that is adopted during a special session of Congress or a state legislature.
• B) It is a policy issue in which both the supporters and opponents employ paid lobbyists to represent their interests.
• C) It is a program or policy which one political party strongly supports and other political parties strongly oppose.
• D) It is a program or policy in which a large number of people will suffer small costs, while a small number will receive large gains.

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Definitions:

ATP Production

The biochemical process cells use to convert food into energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Energy Storage Molecules

Compounds that cells use to store and release energy, such as ATP, fats, and carbohydrates.

Lipids

Lipids are a group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, oils, waxes, and certain vitamins, characterized by their insolubility in water and role in storing energy and forming cell membranes.

Sugars

Simple carbohydrates that are a source of energy for the body, found naturally in foods or added as sweeteners.