Social Studies: Special Interest Groups

The NAACP is a large special interest group in the United States.

• True

• False

Special Interest Groups and Political Interest Groups are the same thing.

• True

• False

Special Interest Groups are often _________.

• Boring

• Controversial

• Expensive

Interest Groups use representative called _________ to meet with government officials.

• Pages

• Butlers

• Lobbyists

Interest Groups influence with ________, votes, and advertisements.

• Songs

• Money

• Candy

Tiger T.R.A.I.L.S. is considered a Political Interest Group.

• True

• False

Special Interest Groups have always been accused of ________ votes.

• Hiding

• Stealing

• Buying

Groups that have specific political interests and organize efforts to influence laws and government are called ___________.

• Special Interest Groups

• Teamsters

• Organizations