Compared to other countries, what is the perceived corruption in the United States, relative to income?

One function of __________ is to provide legislators with information about an interest group's position on a specific bill or issue

a. patrons b. think tanks c. mobilization d. lobbyists

One challenge faced by governors but not presidents in regard to other important state officials is:

a. the line item veto. b. being the spokesperson for the state. c. the plural executive. d. a full-time legislature.