Unit 3 - Interest Groups

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What is an INTEREST GROUP?

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An organization made up of people with similar objectives that are trying to influence the government.

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What is the main difference between political parties and interest groups?

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Interest groups are focused on one topic while political parties focus on many.

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Which of the following is an example of shaping policy DIRECTLY? Lobbying, Lawsuit, Demonstration, Making a TV advertisement

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Lobbying

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Which of the following is an example of shaping policy INDIRECTLY? Meeting with your Congressman for lunch, Writing a bill for your Governor, Mobilizing the people (constituents), Testifying at a Congressional hearing

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Mobilizing the people (constituents)

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True or False? There are no regulations on Interest Groups and how they lobby our elected leaders.

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False