Include examples to illustrate your arguments. Discuss how this process both serves and works against the best interests of the citizens. The difference between interest groups and political parties is that political parties have a broader focus than interest groups. Economic producing groups are more likely to be organized than consuming groups. People with more education and income are more likely to join than people with less education and income.
Consumers tend to have more political influence than producers.
The middle and upper classes tend to have more influence than the working classes. Mediating conflict within their groups Electioneering None of the above Interest groups can be a corrupting influence because they mediate conflict within their groups. Clientele groups Lobbyists Lobbyists are most likely to be employed by political parties and government agencies. This question has been deleted. This question has been deleted.