According to one estimate, the number of lobbying organizations more than tripled between the 1960s and the 1990s; a subsequent analysis indicated a further doubling between 2000 and 2005.

The U.S. preference for __________ economic policies helps to explain why we have a smaller and more limited government than do most other advanced industrialized countries

a. laissez-faire b. populist c. pluralist d. egalitarian

Today, appearing on prime time television is the most dramatic way of going public ______.

A. so almost every week modern presidents appear in prime time to push their policies B. although the public is more responsive to radio addresses than television appearances C. but presidents rely on it sparingly so they won't lose the public's attention D. so presidents frequently try to appear on reality television shows