Interest Groups in American Politics

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What is the main function of interest groups in the American political system?

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To influence policies in government

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What is an interest group?

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An organized group of individuals that make policy-related appeals to government

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Which branch of government are interest groups most likely to focus on?

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Congress

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What is the term used to describe the combination of interest groups, congress, and the bureaucracy?

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Iron Triangle

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According to the video, what is the main argument in favor of interest groups in American democracy?

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They offer more opportunity for participation in politics

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What is the main argument against interest groups in American democracy?

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They have too much influence

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What is the essence of democracy according to the video?

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Participation

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What is the main resource that wealthy interest groups have, according to the text?

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All of the above

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What is the name of the book that shows Congress is more likely to enact laws that respond to the interests of the wealthy?

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Affluence & Influence