______ try to influence government to produce collective goods or services that benefit the general public.

One of the major concerns of American critics about the North American Free Trade Agreement was that it would result in:

A. more Mexican immigration to the U.S. B. a decline of Mexican oil production C. a "belt" of environmental polluters along the Mexican side of the border D. more low-paying American jobs

What is a key effect of Electoral College votes being counted on a winner-take-all basis in all but two states?

a. Candidates have to raise considerable amounts of money during the general election campaign. b. The electoral vote margin exaggerates the popular vote margin, which then legitimizes the winner’s victory. c. Despite being different votes, electoral- and popular-vote margins tend to mirror each other closely. d. Electoral votes are won almost too easily by third-party candidates. e. Candidates are forced to visit all or nearly all states in order to sew up the election.