Citizens' Interest Groups Are Distinguished from Economic Interest Groups by the Fact

question 14

Multiple Choice

Citizens' interest groups are distinguished from economic interest groups by the fact that

• A)their leaders are elected by secret ballot among the group's members.
• B)there is no material incentive for members in their pursuit of the group's goals.
• C)they do not lobby government officials directly,but rely instead on public service announcements to get their views across to society.
• D)they always pursue goals in which there is a high level of agreement among society members.
• E)All of these answers are correct.

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