What was the effect of victory gardens?
A. Many farms went out of business because people could grow their own food.
B. The canning industry flourished because excess food had to be preserved.
C. More food could be sent to soldiers and allies in war-torn areas.
D. There was an abundance of food and much of it went to waste.

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