One benefit of the federal system is the ability of the states to operate as __________ for new ideas

________ refers to the appointment system of leading officials, demonstrating the monopoly power of the CCP Organization Department in putting politically reliable cadres into positions of power throughout the state apparatus

A. Hukou B. Reciprocal accountability C. Nomenklatura D. Iron rice bowl E. Baojia

When an interest group agent conveys the perspectives of his group's members to politicians, that agent is engaging in ______.

A. participation B. program monitoring C. representation D. electioneering