A public interest group is
A) usually a labor union.
B) another name for a PAC.
C) a political party that runs for office in states and localities.
D) a citizens' group organized around a cause or idea.
E) a pressure group focused on policy change for profit.

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A public interest group is a citizens' group organized around a cause or idea. These groups seek to influence public policy in ways that benefit their members and the broader public interest. Examples of public interest groups include the Sierra Club (which advocates for environmental protection) and the National Rifle Association (which advocates for gun rights).

A Public Interest Group Is