The Existence of Interest Groups

question 68

Multiple Choice

The existence of interest groups

• A) shows that public-interest groups and civil rights make up a large percentage of interest groups lobbying Congress.
• B) shows that leaders are from the lower social-economic groups.
• C) demonstrates the validity of the elite theory model of our political system.
• D) can be problematic for democracy because members of the middle or upper classes often dominate interest groups.
• E) is required by the Constitution.

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