What most distinguishes political parties from interest groups like the AFL-CIO and the National Association of Manufacturers is that
A) political parties focus on multiple issues, whereas each interest group only focuses on one.
B) political parties have more money than interest groups.
C) interest groups do not nominate candidates to run as their avowed representatives.
D) interest groups have no clear political ideology.
E) pluralists do not think interest groups are necessary for democracy to function.
Question 2
Which of the following statements best describes the attitude of the American people toward political parties?
A) Americans feel strong personal loyalties to their parties.
B) Americans see parties as inherently undemocratic.
C) Americans would like to see many more than two parties.
D) Americans recognize the value of parties but distrust the existing ones.
E) Americans are ideologically divided, as are parties.
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