A.P. Government Chapter 11:1-3

Front

What term refers to a faction that seeks to influence public policy rather than win elections?

Back

Interest Group

Front

What action is Bill engaging in when he is hired by the United Auto Workers to pressure Congress people to vote against stricter pollution standards?

Back

Lobbying

Front

which term best describes freeways, something of value from which all people benefit, whether or not they contribute to it?

Back

Public Good

Front

To what do we refer to the American Civil Liberties Union, whose actions often benefit non-members?

Back

Public Interest Group

Front

Which term defines National Pro-Life?

Back

Ideological Interest Group

Front

Founded by John Muir in the 1890s, which of the following is a moderate conservation group?
Options:
Greenpeace,
Sierra Club,
The Environmental Defense Fund,
The Conservation League

Back

Sierra Club

Front

Which of the following public sector unions was one of the top donating PACs of the 2020 election cycle? (same as 2013-14 cycle from the textbook): American Federation of Teachers, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Back

American Federation of Teachers

Front

Which interest group emerged from the feminist movement of the 1960s?

Back

NOW

Front

Which of the following interest groups is built around solidarity incentives?
Options:
AFL-CO,
Rotary Club,
PETA,
ACLU

Back

Rotary Club

Front

What problem does the U.S. Chamber of Commerce face because of its size and the diversity of interests it represents?

Back

It can only speak out clearly and forcefully on a few issues.