Question

An interest group is

A person voters choose to speak and act for their fellow citizens in government
The various means of mass communication as a whole group , such as television
The course of action accepted or used by a government to respond to a problem
A group of people with common goals who work together to promote their cause?

Answer 1

an organization of people sharing common objectives who actively attempt to influence government policymakers through direct and indirect methods

Answer 2

Based on the options given the appropriate answer would be d. a group of people with common goals who work together to promote their cause. An interest group is a formal group that is formed to promote a specific message and to influence government policies on these issues. Examples of interest groups can include manufacturer's associations, environmental organizations and some professional organizations are classified as interest groups.