Question

Which of the following have the greatest impact in determining and shaping public policy - political parties or interest groups? Be sure to explain your reasoning and support your answer with at least one example.

Answer 1

@Swag889

Answer 2

@ILovePuppiesLol

Answer 3

I'm pretty sure that it wouldn't be interest groups, i think it would be political parties, they have a much wider outreach for their ideas, and therefore greater impact

Answer 4

The primary difference between a political party and an interest group is the purpose that each serves. Political parties exist to gain power over governmental policy by winning elections for political office. They do this by supporting candidates for offices and helping them win elections through advertising and fundraising. They have official opinions on a wide variety of issues, but these are subject to change. An interest group's goal is to promote a position on a specific issue such as gun control or agriculture. Interest groups do not necessarily have their members run for office and they vote in a nonpartisan way, supporting candidates who promote their point of view.