Which of the following best describes an interest group?
A. Any association of individuals
B. A group of people who want to gain control of the government
C. An organization that actively attempts to influence government policy
D. Any organization that requires members to pay dues
E. An organization set up to support a particular candidate for public office
Answer: C
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A) bureaucracy.? B) public library system.? C) judicial branch. D) legislative branch.
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A. Southern states had abused the "reserved powers" amendment. B. The union was older than the states. C. The states were older than the union. D. States that allowed slavery were no longer sovereign. E. None of these answers is correct.
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