Why Do Interest Groups Offer Campaign Contributions to Help Elect

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why do interest groups offer campaign contributions to help elect candidates?

• A)Helping to elect candidates creates a relationship between the interest group and the elected official that the group may be able to exploit later.
• B)Helping to elect candidates is the easiest way to influence government policy.
• C)Through campaign contributions,interest groups are able to elect their own staff members to positions in government.
• D)Through campaign contributions,interest groups are able to offer input into the political party platforms.

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