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

question 12

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Only interest groups seek to affect policy.
• B) Only interest groups have unaffiliated supporters.
• C) Only parties run candidates for office.
• D) Only interest groups seek to operate the government.
• E) Only interest groups have unaffiliated supporters and only parties try to influence elections.

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