#1. Third parties are similar to interest groups because A. they tend to focus on a single issue / B.do not run candidates for office / C. have lobbyists in the legislature/ D. avoid supporting extreme ideas..........................#2. Individuals have a stronger voice in public policy when they

Alimit their political activity to voting in presidential elections

Bparticipate actively in interest groups or political parties

Cspend great amounts of time studying news and data

D.write criticisms of officials on social networking sites..............

#3. One way the media influences public policy is that it


A.takes public attention away from important political issues

Bspreads the political messages of individuals and groups

C.directly raises money for specific political campaigns


D.prevents interest groups from having a strong voice