Which of the Following Statements Regarding Interest Group Organizational Patterns

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding interest group organizational patterns in the United States is true?

• A) All interest groups in the United States are highly decentralized.
• B) All interest groups in the United States are highly centralized.
• C) Some are highly centralized,and others have a decentralized organizational structure.
• D) Interest groups at the state level are highly decentralized,while national interest groups are highly centralized.
• E) Interest groups in states with strong political parties must be decentralized by necessity.

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