Which statement best describes special-interest groups' power?
A. The nature of the special-interest group determines whether it is stronger at the state and local level or in Washington, D.C.
B. Special-interest groups' power is generally stronger in Washington, D.C. than at the local level.
C. Special-interest groups' poweris generally stronger at the state and local level than in Washington, D.C.
D. Thanks to campaign reform laws, the strength of special-interest groups has greatly diminished at both the state and local levels and the federal level.
E. Special-interest groups have never been particularly powerful in U.S. politics, either at the state, local, or federal level.
C
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a. the quality of policies can vary from state to state. b. states can figure out which policies work best for them c. citizens can choose to live in those areas that have the policies they prefer d. the state governments can nullify laws passed by Congress
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