Sociotropic voting involves making decisions based on personal experiences rather than on perceptions of the economic health of the nation as a whole.

What type of law governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights?

a. positive b. civil c. criminal d. constitutional

Why would companies who are competitors—for instance, who sell the same product—join together in a trade or industry association?

a. They have common interests and see that there is strength in numbers. b. They are unwilling or unable to employ an in-house or contract lobbyist on their own behalf. c. Such associations allow individual companies to keep an eye on what their competitors are doing. d. Membership in a trade association is rewarded by certain important tax breaks.