A Political Party Differs from an Interest Group in That

question 23

Multiple Choice

A political party differs from an interest group in that

• A) political parties want to operate the government and interest groups do not.
• B) political parties do not want to operate the government and interest groups do.
• C) individuals must pay dues to a political party but not to an interest group.
• D) individuals in a political party agree on all major policy issues.
• E) interest groups select candidates to run for office and political parties do not.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated to determine whether it has an effect on another variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change as the independent variable is manipulated.

Experimental Group

In an experiment, the participants who are exposed to the independent variable under investigation.

Control Group

In an experiment, a group of participants who are not exposed to the independent variable.