Special Interest Groups ________

question 23

Multiple Choice

Special interest groups ________.

• A) pursue issues because of the benefits that accrue to their members
• B) monitor the activities of firms and call those activities to the attention of the media, government, and public
• C) represent the interests of individuals, such as those affected by pollution
• D) take direct action against firms to force them to change their policies or can appeal to the public for support

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