Which of the Following Examples BEST Illustrates the Principle of Political

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples BEST illustrates the principle of political disadvantage theory?

• A)Small interest groups cannot affect policy because they cannot gain direct access to members of Congress.
• B)Unpopular industries, unable to sway public opinion, try to win concessions through the courts.
• C)Although attacking lobbyists and interest groups makes for a good stump speech, lawmakers who try to function without those groups find they can get little done.
• D)As the power of a few interest groups increases, it will become increasingly difficult for new interest groups to gain influence in Congress.
• E)If interest groups contribute money to both parties, their influence with the winning side declines, but if they contribute to only one party, their access might be closed completely.

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Definitions:

Unpopular Child

A child who is less liked or accepted by peers, often experiencing difficulties in social integration and higher risks of bullying.

Emotional Regulation

The process by which individuals influence which emotions they have, when they have them, and how they experience and express these emotions.

Cliquish Exclusion

The practice of excluding others from a social group based on group consensus or criteria, often seen in social settings like schools.

Neglected

Failing to care for properly or giving insufficient attention to, often leading to adverse outcomes.