What is the difference between representation in Congress and representation by interest groups? Interest groups are not part of the democratic process while electing members of Congress is an integral part of the process Interest groups allow people to be politically represented based upon their values rather than location O Constituents have greater political representation through Congress than they do with interest groups Free riders are a problem with interest groups, but they are not a problem for representation in Congress D Question 68 The United States is a O Constitutional Monarchy Autocracy O Direct Democracy O Democratic Republic 1 pts.