Author Question: Which statement about interest groups and political parties is true? a. A party has a narrow ... (Read 76 times)

Sufayan.ah · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which statement about interest groups and political parties is true?

a. A party has a narrow focus, whereas an interest group is broadly focused.
b. Both interest groups and political parties are broadly focused.
c. Both parties and interest groups try to gain power by running candidates in elections.
d. Both interest groups and political parties are concerned with public policy.
e. Political parties work entirely behind the scenes.

Question 2

A political interest group is _____.

a. an organization that tries to influence politicians to make public policy in line with their preferences
b. a group of individuals who influence policymaking by manipulating citizens' opinions
c. an organization that runs primary elections and nominates candidates for office
d. any group of individuals who share a common interest
e. a group that is focused on recruiting candidates for office