Interest Groups and Lobbying
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12th Grade
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Carmen Santiago
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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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