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Interest groups may be defined as__________________?

Correct answer: D. coalitions of individuals with similar attitudes and interests who attempt to influence public policy

  • A. groups of people interested in specific legislation
  • B. groups of people who want to enter politics
  • C. wealthy and civicminded people with excessive leisure time.
  • D. coalitions of individuals with similar attitudes and interests who attempt to influence public policy

Explanation

An interest group is an organized coalition whose members share attitudes or interests and seek to influence public policy without necessarily seeking governmental office. Option d captures both the shared-interest and policy-influence features.

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