Kim has joined a TAN that focuses on how air pollution has created increased rates of asthma and lung cancer. This TAN focuses primarily on______.

Alexis De Tocqueville, a French political theorist who came to America in the early nineteenth century to view American democracy stated, "No countries need associations more to prevent either despotism of parties or the arbitrary rule of a prince- than those words without a democratic state." He goes onto list three reasons why Americans join interest groups after experiencing political culture first hand. Which is not a reason Americans do not typically join interest groups?

a. To write a social grievance. b. For social enjoyment. c. To combat moral troubles. d. Because political leaders suggest it.

Under the _________ view, a legislator should act according to her or his conscience and perception of national needs.

A. trustee B. instructed-delegate C. opinion leader D. whip