What are two reasons that elections are so much more expensive in the United States than in Western Europe?
a. constitutional protections and the size of the U.S. population
b. bureaucratic inefficiency and the strength of special interest groups
c. the size of U.S. territory and the strength of the federal government
d. the weakness of American political parties and the decentralized nomination process
d
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A unanimous-consent agreement specifies __________
a. whether a bill reaches the House floor under a closed rule, restricted rule, or open rule b. whether a bill reaches the Senate floor without a discharge petition c. when a bill will be taken up on the House floor, what amendments will be considered, and when a vote will be taken d. when a bill will be taken up on the Senate floor, what amendments will be considered, and when a vote will be taken
Why are collective goods easier to provide in small groups than large groups?
7. A) The defection of one member is harder to conceal. B) The defection of one member has a smaller impact on the overall collective good. C) Small groups tend to have a central authority to enforce rules on members. D) Small groups want to cooperate more than large groups.