What possible disadvantage of interest groups does this scenario illustrate: An interest group representing auto manufactuers runs ads opposing a high speed train project, even though the the train would reduce commute times for many citizens

They focus primarily on the interests of their members, not on the public good.

Explanation:

Given that the high-speed train project would reduce commute times for many citizens thereby benefiting the public generally.

An interest group representing auto manufacturers running advertisements opposing such a project shows that the disadvantage of the interest groups is that "They focus primarily on the interests of their members, not on the public good."

the fact that could also be added to column b is that during world war ii, specifically between the years 1941 and 1945, japan expanded its territory towards the indonesian territory in what was known later as part of the "pacific war". in that time, japan could conquer the philipines, singapore,   borneo, central java, malang, cebu, sumatra and various other islands of the area, therefore expanding its territory for a brief period of time.

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