CLEP US Government

Category - Interest Groups

Political parties are distinguished from interest groups in American politics by the fact that interest groups do not:
  1. Endorse candidates in campaigns
  2. Financially support candidates for public office
  3. Get involved in politics
  4. Sponsor candidates for office under their name
  5. Maintain organizations that assist candidates in campaigns
Explanation
Answer: D - Once an interest group sponsors a candidate for political office under the banner of their organization, they become, by definition, a political party. Otherwise, interest groups can behave very much like political parties. Like political parties, they can clearly support candidates through both finances and mobilization. Like political parties, interest can organize various politicians to work together toward common goals.
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