Which of the Following Is Not an Argument Made by the Authors

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an argument made by the authors for why interest groups benefit our political system?

• A)Interest groups represent people before government.
• B)Interest groups always form when the corresponding need for them develops.
• C)Interest groups are vehicles for political participation.
• D)Interest groups educate their members, the public at large, and government officials.
• E)Interest groups bring new issues into the political limelight.

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