Policy groups are different from economic groups in that
a. their announced mission is to serve higher goals than their members’ material interests.
b. their members are largely government officials.
c. they are clearly distinguished from economic groups.
d. they focus on many topics at one time.
e. they have no interest in lobbying Congress on any issue.
ANS: A
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