What is the function of interest groups in the U. S. political process?
A. to collect interest on outstanding taxes owed by the people
B. to determine the interest of the people on key political issues
C. to determine legislator interest on key votes in the Senate and House
D. to influence lawmakers to pass laws favorable to them

Question

What is the function of interest groups in the U. S. political process?
A.	to collect interest on outstanding taxes owed by the people
B.	to determine the interest of the people on key political issues
C.	to determine legislator interest on key votes in the Senate and House
D.	to influence lawmakers to pass laws favorable to them

jgirl128 · Answer

are there any options that you're leaning towards?

anonymous · Answer

I think it might be B. But I'm not sure

anonymous · Answer

B

jgirl128 · Answer

I agree, I think it's B. "Interest groups are one important mechanism through which citizens in the United States make their ideas, needs, and views known to elected officials." http://www.ait.org.tw/infousa/zhtw/DOCS/Demopaper/dmpaper9.html