How have interest groups added to the divisions within American culture?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
A. Interest groups have caused a fracturing of American culture
1. division in our society causes hostility
2. competing groups cause a confrontation in politics
3. heightens struggle for public services and resources
B. Society is already culturally and ethnically diverse
1. increased internal divisions caused by interest groups
2. make it even more difficult for people to come together
3. reduces chances for any consensus
4. social fabric would be better off without divisiveness caused by interest groups
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