The typical outcome in the Prisoner's Dilemma is that __________.

A. neither prisoner confesses, thereby ensuring the best outcome for both
B. both prisoners confess, thereby ensuring the best outcome for both
C. one prisoner decides not to confess, believing he can do so later
D. both prisoners confess, thereby ensuring each is worse off than if they both did not confess

Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. Interest groups are no longer able to provide in-kind support such as phone banks or office space for candidates. b. Individuals can now contribute an unlimited amount to a single candidate. c. Corporations and labor unions are now prohibited from contributing money to campaigns either directly or indirectly. d. Independent super-PACs can now make unlimited contributions to federal races.

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