The wealth of the world's largest MNCs now surpasses that of many individual nation-states

Why do interest groups typically offer material benefits to their members?

a. to foster greater diversity among group members b. to encourage only the most committed supporters to become involved c. to discourage members from joining more than one interest group d. to overcome the free rider problem

State and local governments need to get the attention of the President for their needs to be met. One of the most common and effective ways to do this is

a. for the governor or mayor to hold regular press conferences giving opinions on the President's policies. b. for governors and mayors to maintain friendly ties with the President. c. for the state legislature to pass resolutions praising the president every time the President gives a speech. d. for the governor or mayor to appear regularly on cable news shows.