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Question

Pros Cons
stimulate interest and awareness in public affairs
provide useful data to the government
a convenient and less time-consuming avenue for political participation
better organized and funded groups have advantage
majority opinions or most vocal members are represented
can misrepresent membership numbers


Which of the following statements about interest groups can be added to the Pros column of the table? Select all that apply.

Responses

Interest groups have used bribery and threats of revenge in the past.
Interest groups have used bribery and threats of revenge in the past.

Interest groups can provide a valuable check on the actions of government officials.
Interest groups can provide a valuable check on the actions of government officials.

Interest groups represent only those with vast resources.
Interest groups represent only those with vast resources.

Interest groups with opposing viewpoints can provide a more complete picture of an issue.

Answer 1

Interest groups can provide a valuable check on the actions of government officials.
Interest groups with opposing viewpoints can provide a more complete picture of an issue.