Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Interest groups tend to have a narrow focus on special issues, while major political parties are generally all encompassing with more broad ideological approaches.
• B) Interest groups are for-profit organizations, whereas political parties are nonprofit entities.
• C) Interest groups are heavily regulated by federal election laws, whereas political parties enjoy considerable freedoms and prerogatives.
• D) Interest groups may contribute unlimited and unreported amounts of money to political campaigns, whereas political parties have strong restrictions.
• E) Approved interest groups receive funding from the federal government, whereas political parties must raise their funds privately.

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