The tobacco lobby has always been one of the largest and most powerful in Washington, D. C. Not only does it give money to strategic legislators, but it also has the strong support of those who have tobacco farmers in their districts. In recent years, however, tobacco advocates have been on the defensive. They have lost some important cases in court and have paid out large settlements to some of the states. Why has the tobacco lobby lost some of its power? Are there other industries or issues that are likely to experience a similar demise? Why or why not?

Which ics functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident a. command b. operations c. logistics d. finance/administration

Most sociologists agree that: a. culture is central in shaping gender roles, but only in preliterate societies. b. biological factors have some influence, but cultural factors are more important determinants of gender roles. c. biological factors are influential in determining gender roles, but only in industrial or complex societies. d. biological factors only explain differences between men and women with regard to aggression and disease. e. there is no difference between the influences of culture or biology on the development of gender roles, as they are unpredictable.

Part b forty-year-old kyle wants to start investing for retirement. he wants to select a personal investment plan that will allow him to withdraw funds without paying penalties and taxes once he turns 59.5. which retirement plan should he choose? a. traditional ira b. roth ira c. 401(k)