According to the Text,what Is Characteristic of Special Interest Groups

question 81

Multiple Choice

According to the text,what is characteristic of special interest groups?

• A) They are dramatically different from lobbies.
• B) They are never pressure groups.
• C) They have recently become more involved in "single-issue politics."
• D) They have been declining in power and significance in recent years.

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