What Effect Does Public Opinion Have on the Success of an Interest

question 22

Multiple Choice

What effect does public opinion have on the success of an interest group in getting the group's agenda enacted into law?

• A)Having the support of the public makes it more likely.
• B)There is no effect.
• C)It depends on the type of interest group.
• D)It is only significant when the groups form a coalition with other groups.
• E)It depends on how much money the group has.

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Definitions:

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