Trading votes among legislators, especially to fund local projects to benefit their constituents, is called

Which statement would be illustrated by the success of an interest group?

a. Citizens who are willing to get organized, inform themselves, and spend time talking to politicians can sometimes influence policy. b. Wealthy special interests always win in the legislative process. c. Groups can influence government without being organized or particularly excited about their issues. d. By definition, all lobbyists are paid high salaries and serve special economic interests. e. Most Texas legislators are avid bicycle riders.

Which of the following characterizes experimental research?

A) Seeking the strength and direction of relationships B) Hypothesis generating as the major aim C) High control and causal inferences D) The goal of observing contingent relationships