Read this scenario:

an interest group concerned with pollution finds that contamination in certain parts of a local creek are abnormally high. its members post warning signs at two popular swimming spots and alert the news media of their findings.

which positive function of interest groups does the scenario describe?

a. serving as watchdogs to prevent government corruption
b. informing the general public about issues
c. inspiring political participation
d. supporting the best candidate for a position

B. Informing the general public about issues

Explanation:

An interest groups are groups of individuals that are interested in a certain topic and seek the greater good for society, among the positive things they do for society are informing the general public about different issues and problems that are affecting society.

in february 1787, congress decided that a convention should be convened to revise the articles of confederation, the nation’s first constitution. in may, 55 delegates came to philadelphia, and the constitutional convention began. debates erupted over representation in congress, over slavery, and over the new executive branch. the debates continued through four hot and muggy months. but eventually the delegates reached compromises, and on september 17, they produced the u.s. constitution, replacing the articles with the governing document that has functioned effectively for more than 200 years.