All of the following statements about public-interest groups are true EXCEPT
a. a variety of lobbying organizations have been formed “in the public interest.”
b. the best-known and perhaps most effective public-interest groups are those founded under the leadership of consumer activist Ralph Nader.
c. public-interest groups work for issues that will benefit only the narrow interests of a particular group.
d. public-interest groups are concerned with the overall community.
e. conservative public-interest groups have formed in response to Nader organizations.
Ans: c. public-interest groups work for issues that will benefit only the narrow interests of a particular group.
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