CLEP US Government

Category - Interest Groups

Which of the following groups of Americans are most likely to join an interest group?
  1. The wealthy and highly educated.
  2. Blue collar workers.
  3. The economically oppressed.
  4. Widows and orphans.
  5. The young and economically disadvantaged.
Explanation
Answer: A - Historically in the US, the wealthy and highly educated join interest groups at significantly higher rates than do other groups. This is in spite of the fact that they, arguably, are in the least need of interest group representation. They join interest groups at higher rates because they are more likely to understand how important interest groups are in protecting their interests.
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