CL3.5 Interest Groups Influencing Policy Making

What is the main purpose of interest groups?

• To influence public opinion

• To raise money

• To file lawsuits

• To organize demonstrations

What is lobbying?

• Waiting in the lobby of the capitol

• Attempting to influence lawmakers

• Building relations and networking with lawmakers

• Filing lawsuits to protect interests

What do PACs do?

• Raise and distribute money to political parties and politicians

• Coordinate with candidates and parties

• File class action suits

• Endorse candidates for healthcare plans

What propaganda technique uses emotional appeal or vague statements?

• Bandwagon

• Name-calling

• Glittering generality

• Transfer

What is the main tactic used by interest groups to influence lawmakers?

• Providing witness testimony

• Building relations and networking

• Filing lawsuits

• Making political donations