Although public opinion is an important consideration in policy decisions, what percentage of the ...

Although public opinion is an important consideration in policy decisions, what percentage of the public pays attention to foreign affairs?
 
  a. 5 to 10 percent
  b. 20 to 30 percent
  c. 50 to 60 percent
  d. 80 to 90 percent

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Which former foreign dignitary, after leaving office as prime minister, actively supported an agreement with a Russian gas giant to build a pipeline linking Russia with Germany?
 
  a. Angela Merkel
  b. Vladimir Putin
  c. Gerhard Schrder
  d. Helmut Kohl

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Which of the following is NOT a way interest groups use financial resources to influence policy makers?
 
  a. By making significant contributions to politicians' campaign funds
  b. By conducting research on a specific issue and share the results with policy makers
  c. By going directly to the people by advertising
  d. By rigging voting machines.

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The type of individuals hired by interest groups to influence policy makers are called
 
  a. leaders.
  b. lobbyists.
  c. followers.
  d. bureaucrats.

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Interest group motivations in foreign policy include all of the following except
 
  a. winning contracts to sell goods or services to the government.
  b. supporting foreign policies that are economically beneficial to the group.
  c. promoting a particular cause or issue in foreign policy.
  d. securing a stable government bureaucracy.