Recent Research into Interest Group Behavior Shows That Although There

question 16

Multiple Choice

Recent research into interest group behavior shows that although there has been a proliferation of groups and movements focusing on civil rights, women's interests, and the elderly, there has been ______.

• A) an increase in cooperation between groups on both sides of the ideological spectrum
• B) a decline in grassroots lobbying
• C) a documented and rising instance of racism and sexism in society
• D) a continued overrepresentation of the elite, powerful, and wealthy

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