Which of the Following Criticisms of Interest Groups Is Most

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following criticisms of interest groups is most accurate?

• A) Groups brought in large numbers of people who were only interested in material benefits rather than the specific purpose of the group.
• B) The development of so many interest groups increased the fragmentation of American politics because politicians tried to avert any electoral threats.
• C) The proliferation of so many interest groups created gridlock because each side of an issue was defended by a passionate group of supporters.
• D) The power and resources possessed by lobbyists tend to reflect the power that the groups they represent have in society.

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Definitions:

Interest Rate

The percentage of a sum of money charged for its use, reflecting the cost of borrowing money or the return on invested funds.

Bond

A fixed income investment in which an investor loans money to an entity (typically corporate or governmental) which borrows the funds for a defined period at a variable or fixed interest rate.

Payment

The transfer of money or goods in exchange for the provision of services, the fulfillment of an obligation, or the purchase of goods.

Interest Rate

The fee, represented as a percentage, charged for the privilege of borrowing money, typically assessed annually on the loan principal.