Chapter 18: Q 3. (page 440)
What is the main factor preventing a large community from influencing policy in the same way as a special interest group?
Short Answer
Because special groups have covered or have more influential areas.
Chapter 18: Q 3. (page 440)
What is the main factor preventing a large community from influencing policy in the same way as a special interest group?
Because special groups have covered or have more influential areas.
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