A continuing problem for interest groups is the free-rider problem. A free-rider is one who enjoys the benefits of a group but does not join it. An example is a worker who does not join a labor union but still receives the benefits to belong to the organization. (This is called a closed shop.) Many states have passed right-to-work laws that forbid a closed shop. Should people who enjoy the benefits of a union be required to join? Can a union be effective if people are not required to join?

Hurry. only answer if you know. ⚠️2. why did the allied powers try to appease nazi germany before wwii a) all of the following were reasons for appeasement. b) world war i was so terrible that many leaders never wanted another war. c) many people thought the newly-strengthened soviet union was a bigger threat d) many leaders wondered if they could win another war. ⚠️3. which of these is the viewpoint of an isolationist? a) “nazi germany needs to be stopped! ” b) “we can’t just sit here and let hitler take over europe! ” c) “we have to step in and save china from the japanese invasion! ” d) “let europeans fight european wars. we have enough problems to take care of in america” ⚠️4. which statement represents what an interventionist would think? a) the us should avoid making alliances with other countries b) germany isn’t that big of a deal, and we’re safer if we let them do what they want c) the axis powers are threatening to america and should be stopped d) fighting france, england, and china’s battles for them would be a mistake ⚠️5. which of the following events launched america into its involvement in wwii a) the sinking of the uss maine b) the attack on pearl harbor, hawaii c) the sinking of the lusitania d) russia trying to position warheads in cuba ⚠️7. at the end of the war, two countries emerged as global superpowers. which two? a) the us b) great britain c) france d) the union of soviet socialist republics e) germany ⚠️8. the holocaust was an international tragedy, but didn’t start with forced extermination and labor camps. before any concentration camps were in operation, what were three ways anti-semitism effected those under german control?

The chinese exclusion act was the first significant law restricting immigration into the united states. why do you think the us government singled out chinese immigrants in particular for exclusion?

Which statement best explains the role of government according to thomas hobbes