The Membership of Economic Interest Groups Tends to Be Exclusive

question 21

Multiple Choice

The membership of economic interest groups tends to be exclusive because

• A) few people can afford to join their groups.
• B) their purpose is to secure tangible economic benefits for themselves.
• C) they ultimately plan to merge with similar groups.
• D) their professional association is limited.
• E) they can't make an impact with a large group of people.

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