The recent increase in the number of citizen groups can be explained in part by
A) campaign finance dollars.
B) candidate support of interest group actions.
C) the growth of union influence.
D) a cause or an idea.
E) the increase in religious groups.

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Citizen groups typically form around a cause or idea, such as environmentalism, civil rights, or gun control. This allows individuals who share common goals and beliefs to join together and advocate for change. While campaign finance dollars and candidate support may play a role in the success of a citizen group, they do not necessarily explain the initial formation of the group. The same is true for the growth of union influence and the increase in religious groups, as these factors do not necessarily correlate with the formation of new citizen groups.

The Recent Increase in the Number of Citizen Groups Can