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asd123 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Why are interest groups an important subjectof study in American politics?

a. They are always successful in getting their demands met by government.
b. They provide a venue for citizens to participate in government.
c. Most lobbyists eventually serve in Congress.
d. They determine what issues get covered in the media.

Question 2

Which of the following statements, if true, would support the idea of pluralism?

a. The number of interest groups in Washington, D.C., has decreased over the past several decades.
b. Elected officials rarely take into account the views of interest groups.
c. Business/economic interests have more lobbyists in Washington, D.C., than other types of organizations.
d. Elected officials seek out the opinions of multiple interest groups when creating policy.