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Chapter 18: Q. 9 (page 441)

How can a small special interest group win in a situation of majority voting when the benefits it seeks flow only to a small group?

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By lobbying and influencing candidates

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Step 1. Meaning of Special-Interest Groups.

Organization with memebers have interest in a specific area who come together and cooperate to influence policies in their area of interest.

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Step 2. Reason for a small interest group to win in a majority voting.

A small special interest group wins in a situation of majority voting when the benefits it seeks flow only to a small group because they have a strong influencing power. The cost is spread over all members in the country, people do not oppose these policies because of rational ignorance.

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