Which of the following is NOT a primary reason that size of membership makes an interest group more effective?

a. The larger the membership, the more direct benefits to each member.
b. A large membership has an advantage in raising funds to support its activities.
c. Large membership alone makes elected leaders responsive to a group’s concerns.
d. There is “power in numbers.”
e. It is recognized that a large membership can exert influence by convincing members to vote for a particular candidate.


ANS: A

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