Interest Groups and Lobbying

What is the main purpose of a Political Action Committee?

• to provide money for voters.

• to support candidates for various federal and nonfederal offices.

• to support the right to assembly.

The right to belong to an interest group is protected by _____

• the freedom to religion

• the freedom of the press

• the freedom to assembly

Hosting a party, going to church, political party conventions, protests, public meetings, political demonstrations, and rallies are examples of _____

• freedom of religion

• freedom of the press

• freedom of assembly

A _______is an organization of business owners and entrepreneurs who promote the interests of their local business community.

• political action committee

• union

• chamber of commerce

Suppose one country is abundant in a resource or its production, like oil drilling. They can sell the oil to another country that lacks the resource in exchange for money or anything of value. This is an example of ______.

• commerce

• consumer rights

• work-based groups

What do you call any association of individuals organized for the purpose of influencing public policy.

• Media

• Interest Groups

• Political Action Committee