Reagan defines the word "deterrence" as the Read the excerpt from a speech made by Ronald
Reagan in 1983.
Since the dawn of the atomic age, we've sought to
reduce the risk of war by maintaining a strong deterrent
and by seeking genuine arms control. "Deterrence"
means simply this: making sure any adversary who
thinks about attacking the United States, or our allies, or
our vital interests, concludes that the risks to him
outweigh any potential gains.
ability to attack other nations.
willingness to start peace talks.
desire to seek arms control.
strength to resist attack.

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