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The chief function of interest group is to________________?

Correct answer: A. provide group representation above and beyond that provided by our elected officials in Congress

  • A. provide group representation above and beyond that provided by our elected officials in Congress
  • B. provide geographic representation
  • C. bring into the open obscure problems to be solved
  • D. choose candidates for political office

Explanation

Interest groups represent specific interests that may not be adequately expressed through geographically elected legislators. Geographic representation is mainly the role of elected representatives, while candidate selection belongs chiefly to political parties.

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