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In the contemporary sense of the term, liberalism believes in

A) strong government protection of civil rights and freedom from government intervention in social affairs.
B) complete free trade and open markets.
C) strong government to ensure that all states comply with federal law.
D) all of the above.

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The largest interest group currently in existence in the United States is ____________________.

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The top 20 donors in the 2012 presidential and congressional elections were ____________.

The largest women's organization in American politics is the

Which of the following is the most powerful lobby in Washington, D.C.?

The National Association of Realtors was the largest PAC contributor to the 2012 elections.

In a 2012 Harris poll, a majority of respondents felt too much influence on Washington was held by

The proliferation of single-issue groups is largely attributed to the decline of political parties.

Lobbyists and PACs are responsible for funding roughly 50% of all Congressional campaigns in the House of Representatives.

Which of the following is an example of a business / corporate interest group?

Even though common sense tells them that large, mass membership interest groups cannot deliver a vote, members of Congress are often _______________ by these groups.

American for Democratic Action is the oldest interest group in the United States.

In your opinion, are interest groups and lobbying inherently non-democratic? Explain your answer.

The policy positions of ____________________ organizations are often vague and devoid of specific content and thus harmless.

The most influential women's interest group is the National Organization for Women (NOW).

Financial reports of lobbyists provide an accurate picture of the lobbying activities in Washington.

The National Rifle Association, the National Abortion Rights Action League, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving are examples of ____________________.

The real key to success in lobbying is the

Most of the population belongs to ___________ formal organized group(s) .

__________________ are conservative billionaires who spent roughly $86 million in 2012 elections.