Question

How is an interest group different than a political party?

Congress. Select the best answer from the choices provided.
ОА
Interest groups tend not to have a strong stand on social issues.
ОВ.
Interest groups seek to influence government policy and legislation without being elected.
Ос.
Political parties tend to organize around one issue.
OD
Interest groups are public organizations.
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Answer 1

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe your answer would be either OA. Interest groups tend not to have a strong stand on social issues or OD. Interest groups are public organizations.

Answer 2

Historical development. The idea of people forming large groups or factions to advocate for their shared interests is ancient. ... What distinguishes political parties from factions and interest groups is that political parties use an explicit label to identify their members as having shared electoral and legislative goals .