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Chapter 18: Q 3. (page 440)

What is the main factor preventing a large community from influencing policy in the same way as a special interest group?

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Because special groups have covered or have more influential areas.

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Step 1. Definition

A large organization with a common interest in a specific area cooperating to influence policies in their area of interest.

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Step 2. Explanation

The main factor preventing a large community from influencing policy is in the same way as a special interest group because interest groups have covered more influential areas and interest groups employ lobbyists to protect their interests.

The more policies the government puts forward, the more lobbyists take in.

Lobbyists constitute banks, mutual funds, hedge funds, and credit card companies as well as in manufacturing companies, retail, and service which may be affected by change in-laws.

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