France has more political parties, representing a wider range of interests, than the United States

In a system based on interest group pluralism

a. The government negotiates with the smallest of chosen interest groups. b. Peak associations unify local groups positions. c. Many groups independently represent the same broad interests. d. The government ensures that interest groups exist and function.

When a case reaches an appellate court, __________.

A. judges and a jury start a de novo trial B. the jury provides an opinion to help the judges determine the innocence or guilt of a defendant C. judges can overturn the decisions of lower courts as long as they get a majority vote from the original jurists to do so D. judges review the case to determine whether the lower courts conformed to constitutional and statutory law