Political groups that lobby the government in an effort to influence public policy are traditionally called:
A. Political Action Committees
B. Fire Brigades
C. Special Interest Groups
D. Unions
Answer: C. Special Interest Groups
The answer is C, Special Interest Groups. They can influence social policy, professional policy, commercial policy etc.
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A. True B. False
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