How do you feel about what the Texas revolutionaries did at the Alamo? Do you feel that the death of all those soldiers helped Texas win its independence? Do you feel their sacrifice was worth it? Why or why not?

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