What is one difference between political parties and interest groups?
a. Political parties are invariably smaller than interest groups.
b. Political parties address a more limited array of issues than interest groups.
c. Political parties formally run candidates for office whereas interest groups do not.
d. Political parties are mentioned in the constitution whereas interest groups are not.
Question 2
George, a resident of Baltonia, shares a passion for politics and issues relating to government regulation. He decides to become a part of a local political party to be more involved in such issues.
In such a scenario, which of the following will weaken George's decision?
a. George wants to be a part of a party that addresses a broad range of issues.
b. Baltonia's political parties actively encourage citizens to join them.
c. George's political values are different from those of the political parties in Baltonia.
d. George wants to help influence governmental policy by participating in elections.
Functional groups
Maps are important tools in political science as they help us see relationships between politics and
Social Groups
U.S. Racial-Ethnic Groups
Which Political Party Dominates?
Compound interest