An Interest Group Is Best Defined as an Organization That

question 58

Multiple Choice

An interest group is best defined as an organization that

• A) influences policy by running candidates for office.
• B) watches over government for the purpose of informing the public.
• C) tries to influence public policy for a group of people with common interests.
• D) sets rules for the government to follow.

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Definitions:

Bankruptcy Law

The area of law dealing with situations where individuals or entities cannot repay their debts and seek relief through legal proceedings.

Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act

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Bankruptcy Code

The set of laws under the Title 11 of the United States Code that governs bankruptcy processes and proceedings in the United States.

Foreign Country

A nation that is outside of one's own, often involving differences in laws, customs, and practices.