Author Question: Which of the following is the main difference between political parties and interest groups? a. ... (Read 36 times)

Diane

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 576
Which of the following is the main difference between political parties and interest groups?
 
  a. Political parties are larger.
  b. Political parties have a broader policy focus.
  c. Interest groups are not as interested in affecting public policy as are parties.
  d. Political parties actually attempt to win control of the machinery of government, while interest groups do not.
  e. Interest groups are much smaller than political parties.

Question 2

Because they fail to adopt policies reflecting their party platforms, American political parties play little if any role in the nation's policymaking process.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.



SVictor

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 365
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Your skin wrinkles if you stay in the bathtub a long time because the outermost layer of skin (which consists of dead keratin) swells when it absorbs water. It is tightly attached to the skin below it, so it compensates for the increased area by wrinkling. This happens to the hands and feet because they have the thickest layer of dead keratin cells.

Did you know?

The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.

Did you know?

Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.

Did you know?

Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.

Did you know?

The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library