A. he believes secession is necessary because the united states is defying the principles on which the nation was built. b. he believes the united states is corrupting the south with its illegal activities, so the south must secede. c. he believes separation from the united states is necessary because the government is exploiting the south’s natural resources. d. he believes the southern states are superior to the northern states in every respect, and therefore it is best to secede.

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