The local party organization is held together in part by patronage

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.

What is a successful lobbyist least likely to do?

a. testify before committees in the legislature b. make many legislative contacts c. outline an interest group's position on a pending issue d. provide distorted information to the members of legislature