Interest Groups

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What is Lobbying?

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Lobbying is the act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government.

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What is a Lobbyist?

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A lobbyist is a person hired to persuade legislators to support specific interests or causes.

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What's an interest group?

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An interest group is an organized group of individuals sharing common objectives who actively attempt to influence policymakers in all levels of government.

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What is a Special Interest Group?

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An organization that seeks to influence public policy and legislation.

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How does lobbying benefit democracy?

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By providing lawmakers with expert information on complex issues on behalf of interest groups

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How do interest groups benefit democracy?

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By providing a means for collective action and representation

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What is a strategy an interest group might use to influence an election's outcome (results)? Options: pay candidates to quit running, conduct public opinion polls, run TV and newspaper ads, hire high-powered lobbyists to influence legislators

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run TV and newspaper ads

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What is the primary difference between an interest group and a political party?

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Interest groups focus on specific issues or interests, while political parties aim to win elections and govern.

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What is the name of a group of individuals with broad common interests who organize to nominate candidates for office, to win elections, to conduct government, and to determine public policy? The Democrats and Republicans are examples of these.

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Political Party

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How do interest groups typically influence legislation?

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By lobbying legislators and government officials