The primary distinction between an interest group and a political party is that only
A. interest groups seek to affect policy.
B. ?interest groups have unaffiliated supporters.
C. ?parties run candidates for office.
D. ?interest groups seek to operate the government.
E. ?interest groups have unaffiliated supporters and only parties try to influence elections.
Answer: C
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