Legislators often have difficulty passing legislation with widespread benefits, but that imposes concentrated costs because those who bear the costs will __________ the legislation, while those who would reap the benefits will __________ the legislation.
A)protest; actively support
B)not protest; not actively support
C)not protest; actively support
D)protest; not actively support
E)protest; protest

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When legislation imposes concentrated costs on a specific group, they are more likely to speak out against it and protest, while those who would benefit from the legislation may not actively support it because they do not feel as strongly about it. Therefore, choice D is the most accurate answer.

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