Which statement describing the aztec empire is true? a. it was known for its island capital and brutal human sacrifice. b. good relations with neighboring peoples led to strong alliances in time of war. c. it was a small empire with few natural resources. d. runners used an intricate road system to carry messages from one part of the empire to another.

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