Public Interest Groups Promote the Concept That They

question 9

Multiple Choice

Public interest groups promote the concept that they

• A) pursue their own selfish goals.
• B) lobby for monetary benefits for their members.
• C) work for the general good of the public.
• D) are no different than other business organizations.

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