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What is the primary goal of a cause group as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary goal of a cause group as mentioned in the text?
- Seek direct benefits for its members
- Promote general benefits for all (correct)
- Work within a political party
- Focus solely on financial profit
How do pressure groups influence the government according to the text?
How do pressure groups influence the government according to the text?
- By putting pressure on various institutions (correct)
- By promoting general welfare initiatives only
- By engaging in unlawful activities
- By avoiding interaction with the public
What distinguishes an exclusive pressure group from a partial group?
What distinguishes an exclusive pressure group from a partial group?
- Exclusive groups focus on member welfare only
- Partial groups are not involved in political activities
- Exclusive groups intervene with public authorities (correct)
- Partial groups are not concerned with public welfare
What aspect determines the organization of pressure groups?
What aspect determines the organization of pressure groups?
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In what ways do pressure groups work to further their interests as mentioned in the text?
In what ways do pressure groups work to further their interests as mentioned in the text?
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What is an interest group defined as?
What is an interest group defined as?
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What distinguishes a lobby from other types of pressure groups?
What distinguishes a lobby from other types of pressure groups?
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How does the text define the difference between interest and pressure groups?
How does the text define the difference between interest and pressure groups?
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What characterizes a lobby in the U.S. Congress?
What characterizes a lobby in the U.S. Congress?
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What distinguishes an interest group from merely a group sharing common interests?
What distinguishes an interest group from merely a group sharing common interests?
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