12. western china and mongolia have this type of climate because humid ocean air loses its moisture through rain before reaching these interior lands.

interest groups send representatives to state capitals and to washington, d.c. to put pressure on members of congress and other policymakers. they engage in lobbying, or the organized process of influencing legislation or policy. lobbying can take many forms. interest groups can testify in congressional hearings.

it attempted to use force to bring democracy to certain countries.