Why Do Interest Groups Typically Offer Selective Benefits to Their

question 75

Multiple Choice

Why do interest groups typically offer selective benefits to their members?

• A) to foster greater diversity among group members
• B) to encourage only the most committed supporters to become involved
• C) to discourage members from joining more than one interest group
• D) to overcome the free-rider problem

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