Before World War II, the Catholic Church and Nazi Germany signed an agreement that A. allowed Catholics to worship as long as the Church recognized the Nazi regime. B. denounced communism and the rule of Stalin in the Soviet Union. C. eventually failed , in which Nazi Germany agreed to follow peaceful diplomatic tactics. D. exempted Catholics from service in the German military forces.

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