Why are interest groups an important subjectof study in American politics?
a. They are always successful in getting their demands met by government.
b. They provide a venue for citizens to participate in government.
c. Most lobbyists eventually serve in Congress.
d. They determine what issues get covered in the media.
b
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Which of these individuals was involved in an incident that worried scholars about the effects of the media on the public?
a. Harry Truman b. Theodore Roosevelt c. Fidel Castro d. Orson Welles e. Lyndon Johnson
Which of the following is NOT an example of a role taken throughout history by the First Lady, who is the spouse of the president?
a. advocating for social issues such as illiteracy or health care b. serving on national committees to develop policy recommendations to Congress c. serving as host and White House manager of social affairs d. serving as intermediary between the president and other government leaders when the president is incapacitated e. serving as an official member of the president’s cabinet