Interest Groups and Lobbying

Interest Groups and Lobbying

12th Grade

10 Qs

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Interest Groups and Lobbying

Interest Groups and Lobbying

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Social Studies

12th Grade

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Carmen Santiago

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of interest groups in representing individuals, corporate interests, and the public before government?

To elect candidates under a party label

To directly control the operations of government

To inform the public and lawmakers about issues

To enforce government actions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of interest group activity?

Electing candidates under a party label

Promoting policies that benefit their interests

Controlling the operations of government

Crossing party lines

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an interest group?

A formal association of individuals or organizations that attempts to influence government decision-making

A group of political parties working together

A government agency responsible for policy-making

A group of lawmakers representing specific interests

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are private interest groups focused on?

Promoting public or collective goods

Seeking particularized benefits that favor a single interest or narrow set of interests

Supporting candidates sympathetic to their views

Encouraging voting and political participation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a collective action problem within an interest group?

When all members work together to keep the group funded and operating

When members have a disincentive to take action and rely on others to do the work

When members contribute financially to the group

When members engage in political participation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do interest groups try to overcome collective action problems?

By obtaining financial support from patrons outside the group

By offering material incentives to join the group

By requiring membership to be part of an organization

All of the above

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do interest groups do to influence political participation?

Encourage voting, campaigning, and contacting lawmakers

Develop grassroots movements from the top down

Frame issues that benefit their causes

Monitor government programs

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