Provide an illustration of the problem of whether interest groups really speak for all their members or for a small, militant minority.
A)Muslim Americans find it nearly impossible to form interest groups of any influence, at all, such that the few which achieve influence tend to speak only for the power elite among them.
B)The Roman Catholic hierarchy takes positions on contraception and abortion that many ordinary Catholics do not.
C)Jewish organizations are weaker supporters than most American Jews.
D)Christian Evangelical organizations take extremely diverse positions, such that their voices are evenly balanced across their supporters.

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This illustration highlights the problem of interest groups potentially speaking for a small, militant minority rather than all of their members. The Catholic hierarchy takes positions on contraception and abortion that do not necessarily represent the views of all Catholics. This suggests that the hierarchy may be influenced by a small, militant minority within the Catholic church who hold extreme views on these issues.

Provide an Illustration of the Problem of Whether Interest Groups