In the process of _______, which involves making official decisions and putting them into effect, most democracies see the majority's views prevail due to effective ________.

Which of the following statements is true of ethnic interest groups?

a. Ethnic interest groups are not authorized to influence public policies. b. Intergroup jealousies among ethnic interest groups have often led to a squandering of political influence. c. Ethnic interest groups are invariably the same as labor interest groups. d. Ethnic interest groups typically represent the business community in Texas and have consistently proven to be the most powerful and influential in the state.

According to the text, the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) accounts for all of the following expenses except ______.

A. childcare B. taxes C. medical expenses D. discretionary expenses