American farmers and their workers represent only 2 percent of the U.S. population, yet they have significant influence on legislation. This supports the idea that
A) farmers used to be an unsuccessful interest group.
B) more farmers are needed today than 40 years ago.
C) farmers are usually too busy to be politically active
D) small percentages of the populace can be effective if they organize.
E) geographical dispersion is essential to effective interest groups.
D
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a. meet with judges to explain the group's policy preferences b. file an amicus curiae brief to present the group's analysis of the case c. file an appeal to move the case to a different court d. file a petition to get the group added to the list of plaintiffs
When it comes to spending money on campaigns, only California residents may spend money to elect or defeat California candidates who are running for office.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)