Which organization is described as an association of merchants and business people for promoting commercial interests within the community?

• A. Trade Guild
• B. Chamber of Commerce
• C. Business League
• D. Chamber of Deputies

Answer: (B)

The key idea is recognizing an organization that unites local merchants and business people to advance commercial interests in the community. The Chamber of Commerce fits this role exactly, functioning as a local business association that brings members together to advocate for favorable policies, support economic growth, provide networking and resources, and present a united voice for the business community. A trade guild focuses on a specific craft or trade and regulates standards and training for its members, not broad commerce across the whole town. A business league is a broad term for groups pursuing business-related goals but isn’t as specifically tied to a formal local business association. A chamber of deputies is a legislative body, not a private business organization.