A difference between a political party and an interest group is that the main goal of:

A. An interest group is to get its members elected into political office.
B. A political party is to get its members elected into political office.
C. An interest group is to prevent government from making policy.
D. A political party is to prevent government from making policy.

A difference between a political party and an interest group is that the main goal of B) a political party is to get its members elected into political office. Whereas, an interest group seeks to support certain candidates that will support the same goals as the interest group. Interest groups do not necessarily have specific party affiliations but rather support candidates they believe will promote their interests in government regardless of party affiliation.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

Political parties primarily aim to get their members elected into office to influence government policies, while interest groups focus on advocating for specific issues without seeking direct election. The correct answer is B. A political party is to get its members elected into political office. This distinction highlights the different ways both entities engage with the political system.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2024-12-26