An Assemblage of People Who Share Common Attitudes and Interests

question 15

Multiple Choice

An assemblage of people who share common attitudes and interests, who try to influence the political system by shaping public opinion, and who can influence the decisions of government officials is called a(n)

• A)interest group.
• B)focus group.
• C)peer group.
• D)reference group.
• E)governmental group.

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