Government spending influences the economy by: A. Determining which government programs to get the most funding
B. Setting the salaries for employees in our private industries
C. Deciding on the prices for goods available to consumers
D. Influencing the brands of products the country is allowed to produce

Interest groups representing businesses and investors are often among the most successful lobbying groups for all of the following reasons, except a. such groups have the financial resources to mount sustained campaigns on their own behalf b. these groups' members contribute heavily to many legislators' campaigns and in so doing gain greater access to legislators c. these groups have often been in existence for decades, allowing them to both master the legislative system and develop close ties with legislators d. the members of these groups make up the majority of voters in many districts