Question

sort the following attributes into whether they are more characteristic of interest groups or of political parties.

interest groups

• more interested in the personnel of government
• run candidates in elections
• more limited in scope
• try to influence the policies of government through lobbying

political parties

Explanation:

Distinguish Interest Groups

Interest groups focus on specific policy issues and seek to influence government decisions rather than controlling government personnel directly.

• "more limited in scope"
• "try to influence the policies of government through lobbying"

Distinguish Political Parties

Political parties seek to control the entire apparatus of government by sponsoring candidates and winning elections to control government personnel.

• "more interested in the personnel of government"
• "run candidates in elections"

Answer:

Interest Groups

• more limited in scope
• try to influence the policies of government through lobbying

Political Parties

• more interested in the personnel of government
• run candidates in elections