Referring bills and resolutions to the appropriate standing committees of the House is part of the job of whom?

World system theory operates as a hierarchy so that countries at various stages of development constitute (1) the "core," (2) the "semiperiphery," and (3) the "periphery."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Why do interest groups typically offer material benefits to their members?

a. to foster greater diversity among group members b. to encourage only the most committed supporters to become involved c. to discourage members from joining more than one interest group d. to overcome the free-rider problem