The great upsurge of public interest groups has taken place since the
A) 1930s.
B) turn of the century.
C) late 1960s.
D) early 1980s
E) beginning of the 1990s.

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The late 1960s saw a significant increase in the number of public interest groups, also known as advocacy or lobbying groups. This was due in part to the civil rights movement, environmental concerns, and the anti-Vietnam War movement. While interest groups have existed since the founding of the United States, the 1960s and 1970s saw a significant increase in their numbers and impact.

The Great Upsurge of Public Interest Groups Has Taken Place