An interest group is
A) any association of individuals.
B) a group of people who want to gain control of the government.
C) an organization that actively attempts to influence government policy.
D) any organization that requires members to pay dues.
E) an organization setup to support a specific candidate for public office.

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An interest group is an organization that actively attempts to influence government policy. While some interest groups may work towards gaining control of the government, this is not the sole defining characteristic of an interest group. Additionally, not all organizations that require membership dues or support specific candidates are interest groups.

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