What Is the Primary Distinction Between Advocacy Groups and Other

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the primary distinction between advocacy groups and other interest groups?

• A) Advocacy groups are more focused on specific policy goals.
• B) Advocacy groups are much more dependent on grassroots mobilization.
• C) Advocacy groups pursue broad policy goals but rely much less on local chapters and formal membership, if they have them at all.
• D) Advocacy groups give citizens far more opportunities to participate actively, beyond simply writing a check to an interest group that they support.
• E) Advocacy groups depend on broad participation to set agendas and formulate strategies.

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