AP US Government Ch. 5.6-5.7

What is an interest group?

• A political party that represents broad issues

• A government agency focused on public welfare

• A formal group formed to advocate for specific interests and influence policy

• An organization dedicated to public service jobs

What was the original purpose of labor unions like the American Federation of Labor (AFL)?

• To promote corporate profits

• To advocate for workers’ rights and better working conditions

• To lobby for environmental protections

• To support political candidates exclusively

Which term refers to organizations that attempt to influence government and public policy to benefit a specific industry?

• Public interest groups

• Professional associations

• Trade associations

• Grassroots organizations

What does the term "free-rider problem" refer to?

• Lobbyists who work for multiple interest groups

• People who benefit from an interest group without contributing to it

• Interest groups lobbying without legal clearance

Which amendment allowed Congress to tax individual incomes, leading to increased interest group influence?

• Sixteenth Amendment

• Seventeenth Amendment

• Nineteenth Amendment

• Twenty-First Amendment

What is the role of "think tanks" in influencing policy?

• Organizing grassroots protests across states

• Conducting research to support specific ideological goals

Which interest group is most associated with advocating for senior citizens?

• NRA

• AMA

• AARP

• NAACP

What is "astroturfing"?

What is an "iron triangle"?

• A connection between the executive branch, the judiciary, and Congress

• The relationship among an agency, congressional committee, and interest group

• A policy strategy used by grassroots organizations

• A coalition of opposing political parties

What is one common activity of interest groups to influence legislators?

• Lobbying

• Fundraising

• Public demonstrations

• Media campaigns