Which statement about special-interest groups is true?

(1) In elections, citizens who are members of special-interest groups must vote in ways that

align with the aims and beliefs of the group.

(2) People form special-interest groups to strengthen their voice, pool their resources, and

improve their ability to influence the decisions of government officials.

(3) Special-interest groups are described in some depth in Article II, Section 8 of the United

States Constitution, which shows that the Founders viewed these groups as important.

(4) There is very little controversy over the role of special-interest groups in American

society because special-interest groups have limited power or influence.

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Dreamer

20 November, 16:24

Which statement about special-interest groups is true?

(1) In elections, citizens who are members of special-interest groups must vote in ways that

align with the aims and beliefs of the group.

(2) People form special-interest groups to strengthen their voice, pool their resources, and

improve their ability to influence the decisions of government officials.

(3) Special-interest groups are described in some depth in Article II, Section 8 of the United

States Constitution, which shows that the Founders viewed these groups as important.

(4) There is very little controversy over the role of special-interest groups in American

society because special-interest groups have limited power or influence.

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Gilbert · Answer 1

People form special-interest groups to strengthen their voice, pool their resources and improve their ability to influence the decisions of government officials.

Explanation:

Special interest groups can be defined as the community or group of the people who works for the same interest of the people in the flied of knowledge and learning where members are able to influence/affect or produce solutions within their particular area by collaborating, organizing meeting, conferences with the concerned organizations.

These communities take care or support of the needs and interest of the people who are not able to get these opportunities due to the error in the working of the government.

Cael Atkins · Answer 2

The right answer is (2) People form special-interest groups to strengthen their voice, pool their resources, and improve their ability to influence the decisions of government officials.