Which of the following statements distinguishes political parties from pressure groups?
- Political parties only lobby government to change certain policies
- Pressure groups select candidates for political of fices
- Political parties influence government policies
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Pressure groups influence government policies to member's interest
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
While a political party is a group of people who organize to win elections, operate the government, and determine public policy, pressure groups is a group of people who share common goals and who actively try to influence policymakers.