Understanding Interest Groups

Which example illustrates an interest group's goal?

• Adults seeking to ban video games

• A company deciding to sell overseas

• Kindergarteners wanting more recess

• A city planning to build more roads

What is one method interest groups use to influence government policies?

• Isolating from politics

• Creating art

• Hiring lobbyists

• Ignoring laws

What role do donations play in the activities of interest groups?

• Contributing to politicians

• Investing in the stock market

• Supporting educational programs

• Funding scientific research

Why might interest groups be considered controversial?

• They are illegal in most countries

• They only represent large corporations

• They may work against the interests of others

• They always support government policies

What is a primary goal of interest groups?

• To provide social networking opportunities

• To influence public policy

• To elect specific candidates to office

• To offer educational programs to the public

an organization that actively promotes the view of some part of the public on specific issues in order to influence government policy

• petition party

• political party

• interest group

• initiative operation

Which of the following is a common lobbying strategy used by interest groups?

• Organizing public demonstrations

• Directly engaging with lawmakers

• Running for political office

• Ignoring political processes

What role do interest groups play in the political process?

• They primarily focus on international diplomacy

• They act as political parties

• They influence public policy and opinion

• They only provide funding to political campaigns