The person in the White House who is most likely to control the president’s day-to-day schedule is the ______.

Why is it significant that business/economic interest groups have more lobbyists in Washington, D.C., than other types of groups?

a. Some people fear that government may disproportionately favor business interests in policy making. b. It has become difficult for other types of organizations to establish a presence in Washington, D.C. c. The business lobby has contributed to the widespread problem of bribing elected officials. d. By providing a model for other groups, business lobbyists have enhanced the political influence of public interest and other organizations. e. Their presence has led to a general backlash against lobbyists in Congress.

To illustrate a point, Wendt supposes that humanity encounters an alien civilization. Why does he need to bring up aliens rather than continue talking about interactions between states?

a. Because humanity has never interacted with an alien civilization. b. Because he supposes aliens will have vastly superior technology and weaponry compared to any country on earth. c. Because he supposes that there is a high probability that an alien civilization will be hostile. d. Because he thinks humanity will be naturally suspicious of an alien civilization versus a human civilization.