What kinds of special interests are "privileged" in politics, and who loses?
What will be an ideal response?
Organizations, individuals, and businesses with resources have distinct advantages over those that are resource poor and/or are unorganized. Resources would include size, because groups with large numbers of potential voters matter greatly; the ability to mobilize or influence public opinion; money to get out one's message or donate to campaigns; status as an important community member or economic force in a community (large employers).
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The Supreme Court did not order immediate nationwide desegregation, but instead it turned over the responsibility for desegregation to which of the following?
A. state and local authorities B. the national government C. special appointed boards D. the federal bureaucracy
Candidates can either choose to solicit votes through the media or conduct a grassroots campaign, but never do both
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.