Which of the Following Statements Best Characterizes the Influence of Interest

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best characterizes the influence of interest groups?

• A) Most groups are only successful some of the time, regardless of their resources.
• B) Most groups get what they want from government most of the time.
• C) Interest groups are completely powerless.
• D) Only groups with many members and large budgets are successful.
• E) Interest groups can easily buy the congressional votes they need to get what they want from the legislative process.

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