Interest Groups

________ in the outcome of the debate—the belief you have something to gain or lose from the way things are resolved.

Some interest groups and wealthy individuals who support them find , --------- or ways around, the campaign finance laws.

Interest groups hire ________ to meet with members of the government and discuss the group's issues and concerns.

Lawmakers must be aware of the ____ in the lobbyists' messages, which means the messages may favor one side of an issue.

During elections, some interest groups may , _______ or officially support, candidates.

The government has strict rules about how interest groups may collect and donate _____ to political campaigns.

Interest ______ are organizations that work to influence government on behalf of people with a common goal.

A public ______ is the stand the government takes about an issue.