Which of the Following Would Not Be Considered a "Con

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be considered a "con" of interest groups?

• A) ​They provide all groups in society with an opportunity to win support for their ideas and positions.
• B) ​Groups supported by the wealthy have greater resources to promote their interests.
• C) The interest-groups system promotes the advancement of interests that do not work toward the common good.
• D) Too many interest groups are operating and this has caused gridlock in the policy making process.
• E) Interest group leaders are not elected and therefore are an affront to democracy.

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