Which Statement Regarding Interest Groups Is Correct

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding interest groups is correct?

• A)They have a nearly endless supply of funding.
• B)They are organized in order to influence the outcome in political issues.
• C)They are coalitions of people who share a common interest in the outcome of a neighborhood issue.
• D)They have a great deal of influence on foreign policy.

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