One of president theodore roosevelt's favorite phrases was an african proverb which was "speak softly, and carry a big stick, you will go far." roosevelt's foreign policy became known as big stick diplomacy. which statement best describes big stick diplomacy?

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