How Does the Interest Group System Differ from the Electoral

question 105

Multiple Choice

How does the interest group system differ from the electoral system?

• A)Interest groups offer more direct representation of citizens' policy preferences than electoral politics.
• B)Electoral politics offer more direct representation of citizens' policy preferences than interest groups.
• C)Interest groups represent geographically defined constituencies,whereas the electoral system represents ideological and issue constituencies.
• D)A single interest group represents many different interests,whereas an elected official provides concentrated and direct representation of one set of interests.

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Definitions:

Organizations

Entities comprising multiple individuals working together towards a common goal, structured and managed to meet a need or pursue collective goals.

Self-Censorship

The act of withholding one's own thoughts or feelings to avoid offending others or disrupting group harmony.

Illusion of Unanimity

The misconception within a group that everyone agrees on a decision or a situation, even if this is not the case.

Illusion of Invulnerability

describes a cognitive bias in group decision-making processes where members collectively develop an overconfidence in their decisions and underestimate risks.