In Order to Overcome the Free-Rider Problem,many Interest Groups Offer

question 7

Multiple Choice

In order to overcome the free-rider problem,many interest groups offer material benefits.What are material benefits?

• A)the policies that interest groups help to bring about
• B)gifts given to members of Congress in return for their support on legislation
• C)benefits given only to group members
• D)campaign contributions to elected officials
• E)bonuses given to the most effective lobbyists

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