Which of the following would not be considered a special-interest group?
A)The National Rifle Association
B)Greenpeace
C)The U.S. sugar industry
D)The potato growers in the United States
E)Congress

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Congress is not a special-interest group, it is a part of the government responsible for creating laws and policies that serve the interests of the general public. Special-interest groups are organizations formed to promote the interests of a particular group, such as the examples given in choices A, B, C, and D.

Which of the Following Would Not Be Considered a Special-Interest