XIV. A general association of nations must be formed
under specific covenants for the purpose of affording
mutual guarantees of political independence and territorial
integrity to great and small states alike.
-President Woodrow Wilson, 1918
What was the primary weakness of the international association described
above?
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A. The United Kingdom refused to recognize its legitimacy.
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B. Nations of Eastern Europe were represented by the Austro-
Hungarian Empire.
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C. The United States never became a member.
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D. Colonial people were not represented.

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