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What is the primary purpose of interest groups?
What is the primary purpose of interest groups?
- To compete with political parties
- To form the government
- To control the media and public opinion
- To influence public policy from outside the formal structures of government (correct)
How do interest groups differ from political parties?
How do interest groups differ from political parties?
- Interest groups have a legal basis, while political parties operate illegally
- Interest groups seek to become the government, while political parties work to influence government
- Interest groups pursue specialized concerns, while political parties focus on detailed policy issues (correct)
- Interest groups adopt a pragmatic approach, while political parties are idealistic
In what way do interest groups engage with power structures?
In what way do interest groups engage with power structures?
- By forming alliances with the government
- By confronting and challenging the government (correct)
- By taking control of the media and public opinion
- By avoiding any interaction with the government
What role do interest groups play in a democratic society?
What role do interest groups play in a democratic society?
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How are interest groups viewed in relation to the state?
How are interest groups viewed in relation to the state?
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What is the primary purpose of interest groups?
What is the primary purpose of interest groups?
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How do interest groups differ from political parties?
How do interest groups differ from political parties?
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In what way do interest groups engage with power structures?
In what way do interest groups engage with power structures?
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What role do interest groups play in a democratic society?
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How are interest groups viewed in relation to the state?
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