Interest groups tend to have greater influence in states where political parties are comparatively weaker. Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Which is a distinct difference between political parties and interest groups?

Which of the following is most accurate about interest groups in the U.S.?Group of answer choicesInterest group politics allows large groups to dominate small groups, creating representational distortion.Interest groups are a new political force never envisioned by the Founders.Interest groups have done serious harm to American elections and government.Interest group politics reflects the conflictual nature of American politics.

Interest group politics tends to lead toGroup of answer choicesbroad, coherent policies.equality in the political process.majoritarian decision making.patchwork, fragmented policies.

Which of these features distinguishes a political party from an interest group?a.)Their members vote in elections.b.)They try to influence government.c.)Their members seek to become elected leaders.d.)Their members share similar interests.

The groups and interests that support a political party?Group of answer choicesparty coalition.party competition.party organizations.party polarization.none of the above.