Which of the following is defined as alliances consisting of a variety of individuals and groups in support of a particular candidate for elected office?

Governors' staff members __________

a. rarely share basic political attitudes with the governor b. run for election on a ticket with gubernatorial candidates c. help collect, organize, and screen information for the governor d. must be confirmed by the state House of Representatives Answer: c

There is often a lack of strong political opposition to agricultural subsidies because 

A. everybody agrees that the subsidies are needed. B. the subsidies affect only a few people. C. consumers don't notice the added cost on individual goods. D. the overall cost of the subsidies to the federal government is negligible. E. All of these are correct.