#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

A. limit their political activity to voting in presidential elections
B. participate actively in interest groups or political parties
C. spend 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

B. spreads the political messages of individuals and groups

C.directly raises money for specific political campaigns

D.prevents interest groups from having a strong voice