Question

All of the following are positive effects of interest groups EXCEPT: A. hyperpluralism B. bringing awareness to issues of public importance C. protecting democratic freedoms D. promoting causes important to the well-being of American citizens

Answer 1

I think it is A. Hyperpluralism. 

Answer 2

Answer:

A. hyperpluralism

Explanation:

Interest groups advocate their own causes, putting pressure on the political representatives, but usually these causes are shared by other people as well and a social benefit occurs. This is usually observed through the re-consciousness and democratization of politics. However, the case of hyperpluralism occurs when the influence of interest groups is very strong and leads to imbalance of forces causing legislation to be captured by these groups. For example, if a Law is beneficial to society, but it bothers a particular interest group, and that group has the strength to prevent politicians from passing the law.