Political Parties and Interest Groups Test Review

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What represents millions of small local businesses? Options: AFL-CIO, labor union, American Bar Association, Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber of Commerce

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the largest labor union

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AFL-CIO

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written statement that supports one side in a case

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amicus curiae brief

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a group that works to shape public policy

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interest group

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laws and goals of a government

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public policy

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group that works for the benefit of all citizens

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public-interest group

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contacts public officials on the behalf of an interest group

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lobbyist

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Which of the following is true about interest groups? Options: not involved in elections, always support one candidate, ineffective in the states, may help pass new laws

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may help pass new laws

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Which is the main concern of an interest group as compared to a political party? Options: to win an election, to support a party, to shape public policy, to support politicians

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to shape public policy

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What did James Madison think of interest groups?

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He was suspicious of them.