Unit 4 Legislative Branch, Flashcard #2

Unit 4 Legislative Branch, Flashcard #2

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an Interest Group?

Back

A group of people who share common goals and organize to influence government policy

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does an interest group do?

Back

Influences Government

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is it when individuals try to get legislators to introduce or vote a certain way on a bill?

Back

lobbying

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

All of the following are ways interest groups influence public policy EXCEPT - running candidates for office, making political contributions, lobbying government officials, identifying issues

Back

running candidates for office

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of these is an example of lobbying by an interest group? A hotel association develops a plan to attract more tourists. An animal rights organization presents its views to a legislator. A group of citizens asks city officials for a schedule of public hearings. A neighborhood association backs a candidate for an election.

Back

An animal rights organization presents its views to a legislator.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step in creating a new law? Options: Overriding the presidential veto, Introduction of a bill by a senator or house member, Referral to committee, Signing by the president

Back

Introduction of a bill by a senator or house member

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to veto a law?

Back

To reject it

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