The Existence of Interest Groups

Multiple Choice

The existence of interest groups

A) shows that public interest groups and civil rights make up a large percentage of interest groups lobbying Congress.
B) shows that leaders are from the lower social-economic groups.
C) demonstrates the validity of the elite theory model of U.S. political system.
D) can be problematic for democracy because members of the middle or upper classes often dominate interest groups.
E) is required by the Constitution.