What Is the Primary Distinction Between an Interest Group and a Political

question 56

Multiple Choice

What is the primary distinction between an interest group and a political party?

• A) Interest groups do not seek positions of power in government; political parties do.
• B) Interest groups operate at the national level, while political parties are organized at the state level.
• C) Interest groups are smaller than political parties.
• D) Interest groups are focused on individual issues; political parties are interested in large sets of issues.
• E) Interest groups are larger than political parties.

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