Topics in American Government: Interest GroupsClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 567 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:The difference between an interest group and a social movement is that unlike an interest group, a social movement ______.
A. is a voluntary organization of like-minded individuals
B. deals with cultural, not political, issues
C. is a broader effort to call national attention to injustices
D. uses crises to focus public attention on an issue
Answer: C
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