How do interest groups and political parties differ? Political parties address a narrower range of issues than interest groups. Political parties are usually smaller than interest groups.

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Ximena Reynolds

8 November, 15:09

How do interest groups and political parties differ? Political parties address a narrower range of issues than interest groups. Political parties are usually smaller than interest groups.

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This question is incomplete. The complete question should be:

How do interest groups and political parties differ?

a) Political parties nominate and formally run candidates for public office, while interest groups do not.

b) Political parties consist of people with common goals, while interest groups do not.

c) Political parties address a narrower range of issues than interest groups.

d) Political parties are usually smaller than interest groups.

Answer:

a) Political parties nominate and formally run candidates for public office, while interest groups do not.

Explanation:

An interest group consists of people with similar interests that try to influence the government to make decisions that are in line with their interests. They are usually smaller than political parties and handle fewer issues than political parties.

A Political party consists of a group of people with a common goal that nominate candidates from among themselves to run for public office.