Interest Groups CC: Gov't

What is an interest group?

• Political parties that fight for America's best interests.

• Groups of people who put money in banks and gain interest on that money.

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

What gives interest groups their political clout (influence or power)?

• the number of members the group has.

• The number of politicians the group has bribed.

• The amount of money the group raises.

Which of the following does an interest group NOT do?

• Shape policies by mobilizing voters or putting direct pressure on elected officials.

• Run candidates for political office.

• Gather information they can provide elected officials.

Which branch of government do interest groups exert their pressure?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

What is the name given to the link between interest groups, Congress, and the bureaucry? 

• Iron Circle

• Iron Triangle

• Golden Triangle

What is true about interest groups and state legislators?

• Interest groups vote on laws created by state legislatures.

• Interest groups often write the bills that state legislatures pass into law.

• Interest groups help choose U.S. Senators.

Why are interest groups able to affect the bureaucracy?

• Interest groups put political pressure on bureaucrats that want to get re-elected.

• Buraeucrats need information because they are uninformed about issues.

• Buracracies need interest groups' information because they are not well funded.

What are interest groups more effective at doing?

• Donating money to politicians to get laws passed that favor their group.

• Influencing regulatory agencies by providing information and writing regulations favorable to their group.

What is the difference between an interest group and a PAC?

• Interest groups raise money to influence policy making while PACs raise money to influence the outcome of elections.

• Interest groups raise money to influence the outcome of elections while PACs raise money to influence policy making.

• Interest groups and PACs are the same thing.

Which of the following is NOT an argument in favor of interest groups?

• The wealthy are favored over the poor.

• More groups will create compromise.

• There are more opportunities to get involved in politics.