"washington lobbyists are working in congress to block the rural reforms you (small farms) need," obama said. "rather than investing in rural opportunity, our government is handing out subsidies (money) to corporate mega-farms. over the past decade, our government has handed out $1.3 billion in federal farm money to people who aren't even farmers. we've even got farm money going to fortune 500 companies." special interest groups often have impact on government policies. why might small rural farmers wish to band together to create an interest group? to have a better shot at receiving the farm subsidies to compete with each other for funding in order to reduce the amount of government funds provided to farmers in order to put large companies out of business

Why do you think so many u. s. government buildings reflect greek and roman architecture?

How are diamonds and graphite the same? how are they different? a. both diamonds and graphite are made entirely out of carbon. they are different because the carbon atoms are arranged differently with a more three-dimensional structure in diamonds and flat layers in graphite. b. both diamonds and graphite have atoms that are arranged with flat layers. they are different because only graphite are made entirely out of carbon. c. both diamonds and graphite have atoms that are arranged with three-dimensional structures. they are different because only diamonds are made entirely out of carbon. d. diamonds and graphite have no similarities. they are different because the carbon atoms are arranged differently with a more three-dimensional structure in diamonds and flat layers in graphite.

What explains the increase in life expectancy in botswana? a. the increased availability of jobs and an improved economy b. access to antiretroviral drugs, hiv/aids education, and widespread hiv/aids testing c. a series of military takeovers that stabilized the political system and led to education reform and increased literacy rates d. a recent military coup that led to an improved healthcare system select the best answer from the choices provided.