Pacal the great oversaw a flourishing of his city, palenque, including extensive public works projects and an expansion of palenque's influence in the region. why are these achievements especially significant? mayan politics were very turbulent, which made organized public works very difficult. the mayan city-states of the time were all at the apex of their military might. just prior to the start of his reign, palenque had been sacked by a neighboring city. a series of droughts during his reign reduced agricultural output and drove many of his citizens away

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