A capitalist economy that emphasizes competition between firms, often features good labor relations, and relies on nonmarket-driven interactions to solve coordination problems is referred to as a ______.

Political participation is

a. protesters determining election outcomes. b. government officials making all rules without regard for the public's preferences. c. taking public opinion polls. d. interest groups deciding issues and voters only choosing candidates. e. any activity that has the intent of influencing government policy.

When an interest group forms a new political party, what is the group's most likely objective?

a. to win an election b. to publicize a cause c. to replace one of the two major political parties d. to change the balance of power in Congress