When viewed from the network perspective, state party committees have no direct connection to the national committee or candidate committees, in direct contrast to the __________ model

What does intensity contribute to the success of an interest group?

a. Intensity often leads groups to advocate for more than they can realistically get, and the final result is that they get nothing. b. Intense interest group members often scare away other potential members with less intense beliefs. c. Politicians are more likely to listen to a group showing intensity. d. Intensity weeds out the free riders in a group, resulting in a more heterogeneous group.

Political elites change their minds more slowly than average citizens do.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)