Which of the Following Is Not True of Interest Groups

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of interest groups?

• A) Group characteristics or the sharing of similar values may provide the basis for the political organization of interests.
• B) Interest groups can form around group concerns like language, religion, race, and gender as well as around economic interests.
• C) Interest groups are distinguished by the fact that they seek to promote goals that are not shared by all members of society.
• D) The success of interest groups in achieving their goals often depends on their ability to associate their efforts with the broader public interest.
• E) There are about 250 interest groups in Canada currently.

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