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What is an interest group?

  1. A political debate club

  2. A group of people with common goals to influence government

  3. A party's voting base

  4. A committee within a political party

The correct answer is: A group of people with common goals to influence government

An interest group is an organized group of people who share a common interest or goal and work together to influence government policies and decisions. Option A is incorrect because a political debate club is focused on discussing and debating political issues, rather than actively trying to influence government. Option C is incorrect because a party's voting base refers to the individuals who consistently support a specific political party, not a group actively working to influence government. Option D is incorrect because a committee within a political party is a subgroup organized to support specific party goals, not a separate group with its own interests.