The__________ Is Among the Most Successful Large-Scale Interest Groups in American

question 35

Multiple Choice

The__________ is among the most successful large-scale interest groups in American history; in 2013, it claimed a membership of 37 million.

• A) Chamber of Commerce
• B) American Political Science Association
• C) AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons)
• D) National Rifle Association
• E) Sierra Club

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