Interest Groups

Interest Groups

6th - 8th Grade

21 Qs

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which best defines the purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?

To raise and donate money to political compaigns
Develop yard signs and other campaign materials such as doorhangers
To influence legislators through lobbying
To organize people into a political party and run election campaigns

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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