Which of the following would NOT be included in a list of positives (pros) concerning the existence and activities of interest groups?
a. Interest groups weaken the power of the federal government and therefore ensure that it does not grow too strong.
b. Interest groups provide all groups in society with an opportunity to win support for their ideas and positions.
c. Interest groups should be encouraged because they allow humans to seek out others who have ideas similar to themselves.
d. Interest groups provide for the right of association, which is a basic right protected by the U.S. Constitution.
e. Interest groups work within a balanced system that gives all groups a fair opportunity to compete.
ANS: A
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