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The first way is making nominations. Political parties make nominations while interest groups support nominations. Second is the primary focus. Political parties have many different focuses while interest groups tend to have one focus. Third the scope of their interest is different. The interest group is very focused on one item while the political party cannot spend too much time on one topic.

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In what ways are interest groups both similar to and different from political parties?

Interest groups, like political parties, are centered on individuals with similar interests. Political parties, however, have much more public influence and are not necessarily about sharing interests as they are promoting those who share certain interests.


What problem with campaign financing did the passage of the mccain feingold law in 2002 attempt to solve?

Soft money was going into political campaigns


What is intrastate conflict?

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Who influences law makers?

we the people. usually law makers wait for occasions to pass laws. I.E. voting time. they pass laws that they deem would get them the people votes. so not only do we influence them but more importantly there own self interest


What are examples of third parties?

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How do political parties differ from interest groups?

1st Political parties are normally much bigger with exception to the AARP. 2nd the main function of a political party is to win election so they can control the government, interest groups do not offer candidates themselves. Interest groups aim to influence the officials who are elected. 3rd interest groups are usually narrower in their focus than political parties. Finally, many interest groups are extremely ideological whereas the two parties are not.


One of the main differences between American political parties and interest groups is that?

Interest groups focus on a specific policy where as political parties have a wider spectrum on their political agenda.


How are public-interest groups similar to nonpartisan groups?

Public interest groups are similar to nonpartisan groups because a public interest group can be a nonpartisan group and be free from ties to any political parties. In ways they still differ because public interest group can still also be part of a political party.


How are interest groups different from political parties?

Interest groups are different from political parties in the sense that they are the ones paying the political parties to help them represent certain views or get certain bills passed in their favor.


Interest groups are like political parties because both are for what purpose?

A political


Interest groups are like political parties because both are formed for what purpose?

A political


Interest groups are like political parties because both are formed for what purposes?

A political


A key difference between political parties and interest groups is that although both are organized groups that seek to influence the government, unlike interest groups, political parties seek to influence government by?

electing its members to office


Are Political parties and interest groups are the same thing?

Yes! True!!


Both political parties and interest groups are an organization of citizens.?

true


Are both political parties and interest groups are an organization of citizens.?

true


Why did political parties and special interest groups form?

I believe that political parties and special interest groups formed mainly to group like-ideas together and give a voice to lesser known platforms.