In the 1850s, the flowering of American works of fiction and poetry was called:

Which empire was called "the sick man of europe? "

Meaning “restructuring,” reduced government control and the soviet union move away from a totalitarian government. a) glasnost b) detente c) perestroike d) democracy

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