Interest Groups

Every person has a equal chance of being picked for a survey:

• random sample

• straw poll

• representative sample

• push poll

What factor is the most influential in shaping a person's beliefs in political socialization?

• opinion leader

• peer groups

• education system

• family

Which of the following ways to interest groups NOT impact through public policy?

• providing campaign assistance

• direct contact with policy makers

• filing lawsuits in court

• providing public pressure

Which of these describes the main purpose of an interest group?

• To influence government officials on a specific issue

• To form legislative committees that study public policy

• To regulate the economy by setting federal lending rates

• To select cases for hearing in appeals courts

Which of these explains a difference between political parties and interest groups?

• Political parties evaluate government policy, while interest groups set government policy.

• Political parties influence laws, while interest groups ratify laws.

• Political parties address many issues, while interest groups usually focus on one issue.

• Political parties support candidates, while interest groups nominate candidates.

Which of these is an example of lobbying by an interest group?

• A hotel association develops a plan to attract more tourists.

• An animal rights organization presents its views to a legislator.

• A group of citizens asks city officials for a schedule of public hearings.

• A neighborhood association backs a candidate for an election.

Which of the following best demonstrates the media focusing public attention on a specific issue?

• A debate is held between the Republican candidates seeking the nomination for Presidency.
• The local news station runs a week long story about the condition of schools throughout the state.
• A press conference is held to question the President on the removal of troops from Iraq.
• The governor is interviewed about his involvement in a scheme to redraw district lines to favor his party.

What is the media doing when it informs the public about the wrongdoing and mistakes of government?

• Voting
• Lobbying for an interest group
• Contributing to a campaign
• Holding government accountable

How does the media influence public opinion?

• Gives money to political parties
• Regulates the type of media people use
• Focuses attention on certain issues
• Tells people who to vote for

What is it called when individuals try to get legislators to introduce or vote a certain way on a bill?

• Interest groups
• Lobbying
• Demonstrating
• PAC