According to Olson,small,well-organized groups often override the broader public interest because they __________.
A)have much to gain from favorable but narrow laws and rulings,so they lobby intensely
B)have an easier time attracting wealthy donors,so they are better-funded than other groups
C)know that their interests are not well understood,so they spend a lot of money on advertising
D)understand how to manipulate public opinion better,so they influence politicians more than other groups

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Olson argues that small, well-organized groups are able to override broader public interests because they have a greater stake in specific issues and can therefore lobby more intensely for favorable laws and rulings. This often results in policies that benefit the narrow interests of these groups over the broader public interest.

According to Olson,small,well-Organized Groups Often Override the Broader Public Interest