The polity consists of
A)the group of politicians with the most power.
B)groups in a society with whose interests policymakers are typically concerned.
C)claimsmakers who try to influence political parties.
D)claimsmakers who try to predict the claims to which politicians are likely to respond.

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The polity refers to the organized groups in a society with whose interests policymakers are typically concerned. This includes groups such as business interests, labor unions, various types of advocacy groups, and other organizations that represent specific social, cultural, or economic interests. While politicians may have a certain amount of power within the polity, it is not limited to just politicians or those with the most power. The other answer choices do not accurately reflect the meaning of the term polity.

The Polity Consists of