The Frustrating Aspect of Interest Groups in a Democracy Is

question 81

Multiple Choice

The frustrating aspect of interest groups in a democracy is

• A) that most groups experience wins and losses over time.
• B) that every group has to make its case.
• C) that they shift the balance of power.
• D) that the groups talk over each other and not with each other.
• E) none of these.

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