One Problem with the Interest Group System Is That

question 82

Multiple Choice

One problem with the interest group system is that

• A) interest groups tend to represent the wealthier and better-educated segments of society.
• B) membership in most interest groups is steadily declining.
• C) interest groups work under the radar, so that neither the public nor the media is well informed about their activities.
• D) interest groups can only influence legislators, not the president or the judiciary.
• E) All of the above are problems with the interest group system.

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