Interest Groups Review

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A political party is different from an interest group because it is always focused on changing public policy through elections whereas interest groups may try to enact change in multiple ways.

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True

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What are third parties? Options: Serve as alternatives to the two major political parties, Have trouble getting representation in government due to winner-take - plurality wins type elections in the U.S, exist and there are lots of them, despite having little influence on most elections, All of the above

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All of the above

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Which best defines the purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?

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To raise and donate money to political campaigns.

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To endorse means

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to formally support

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Party platform is best defined as

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A set of goals supported by a party or candidate

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Groups who seek to influence public policy or government.

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Interest Groups

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Type of interest group representing interests of farmers.

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Agricultural Group

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Interest group type that focuses on worker rights, particularly wages and working conditions.

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Labor Group

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What are lobbyists?

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Individuals representing an interest group

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What does PAC stand for?

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Political Action Committee