It Is Difficult for Political Scientists to Categorize Unrepresented Interests

question 38

Multiple Choice

It is difficult for political scientists to categorize unrepresented interests because

• A) there are no constitutional means for unorganized interests to compete for attention.
• B) there are no organizations that can present their identities and demands.
• C) there are no measurements of interests and needs outside of representation.
• D) there are no legitimate interests that do not already have representation.
• E) these interests often want to stay hidden from public view.

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Definitions:

Seafloor Spreading

A geologic process where new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges and slowly moves away from the ridge, contributing to continental drift.

Subduction

The process by which one tectonic plate moves under another, sinking into the Earth's mantle.

South Atlantic

The portion of the Atlantic Ocean lying between the eastern coasts of South America and the western coasts of Africa.

Mid-Ocean Ridges

Underwater mountain ranges formed by plate tectonics, where new oceanic crust is created through volcanic activity.