Question

Third parties are similar to interest groups because they

A. 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

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: A. tend to focus on a single issue

Third party is formed because their view is not represented by the two major dominant parties (Democrat and the Republicans), which force them to make a new party of their own. Example of a third party in united states is the Green party which care for environmental issues only.

Answer 2

Third parties are similar to interest groups because they tend to focus on a single issue. The correct answer is A.