Nongovernmental organizations are also known as ________.
A) consumer organizations
B) public organizations
C) private organizations
D) not-for-profit organizations
E) for-profit organizations

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Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are not established by governments and they usually work towards a social cause or issue. They are also referred to as not-for-profit organizations since they do not aim to generate profits for their owners or shareholders. Option A, consumer organizations, focus more on protecting the interests of consumers. Option B, public organizations, are established and controlled by the government. Option C, private organizations, are owned by individuals or groups of individuals for the purpose of making a profit. Option E, for-profit organizations, focus on generating profits for their owners or shareholders.

Nongovernmental Organizations Are Also Known as ________