Subsystem politics in America is built around interest groups and government officials who lack common interests and policy preferences

According to Gabriel Almond and Sydney Verba, individuals who often feel alienated from politics, have little understanding of political events, and have no interest in trying to understand them better are labeled

a. grass roots participants. b. unconventional participants. c. parochials. d. inattentive public. e. masses.

How might you characterize the difference between inside lobbying and outside lobbying?

A. Inside lobbying focuses on reelecting incumbent candidates, while outside lobbying pursues the election of challengers. B. Inside lobbying most often occurs with members of Congress and their staff, while outside lobbying focus primarily on the executive branch. C. Inside lobbying occurs within the power structures of Washington, while outside lobbying is driven by individuals who are "outside" the political system. D. Inside lobbyists advocate directly with decision makers in government, while outside lobbying seeks to influence opinion and stimulate action by the general public.