In 1964, which candidate tried too hard to appeal to his party's activists and lost the election as a result?

________ means involvement in events beyond one's borders to accomplish and protect the national interest.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

In 2007 and 2008, which of the following types of PACs spent the most money to influence election outcomes?

a. Local governments b. Labor organizations c. Corporate and trade associations d. Wholesaler organizations e. Independent groups