Explain the view that interest groups are really an elitist phenomenon. Support or dispute this view with examples.
What will be an ideal response?
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Topics in American Government: Influences on Political OpinionClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 442 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:______ allow politicians to accurately gauge the public's views on important issues.
A. Political intuitions B. Social networks C. Surveys D. Push polls
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