The term “atomic age” was first coined in the 1950s because of which of the following factors?
feelings of optimism toward nuclear energy in the years after world war ii
fear in response to the threat of nuclear warfare that was prevalent throughout the cold war
relief stemming from the belief that the atomic bombs in world war ii saved american lives
anger in response to the use of the atomic bombs against japan at the end of world war ii

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