WorksheetsInterest Groups and Lobbyist Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
What best describes an interest group?
Any formal association of individuals or organizations that attempt to influence government decision-making and/or the making of public policy.
Someone who represents the interest organization before government, is usually compensated for doing so, and is required to register with the government in which they lobby, whether state or federal
who work for one interest group or firm and represent their organization in a lobbying capacity
individuals who work for firms that represent a multitude of clients and are often hired because of their resources and their ability to contact and lobby lawmakers, to represent them before the legislature
What kind of lobbying does a group uses a press release to encourage people to reach out to their representatives
Inside Lobbying
Outside lobbying
What best describes PACs
Interest groups will support candidates that have similar views and interestsVerbal support and $$$
Lobbyist after election: give lawmakers an indication of how to vote on issues, particularly those with which they are unfamiliar.
have no cap on their spending, but they cannot directly spend it on a candidatecan use their unlimited funds to promote a candidate or attack another candidate
groups that collect funds from donors and distribute them to candidates who support their issues.
Name one incumbent privillage
Why interest groups target Bureaucracy?
A large, complex administrative structure that handles the everyday business of an organization
responsible for carrying out laws and executive requests
Ensure candidates are qualified and have good moral character
give lawmakers an indication of how to vote on issues, particularly those with which they are unfamiliar.
What is bonding agent function?
Ensure candidates are qualified and have good moral character
Party out of power criticizes party in power
give lawmakers an indication of how to vote on issues, particularly those with which they are unfamiliar.
A large, complex administrative structure that handles the everyday business of an organization
Name two purposes of political parties
What is an example of Membership Organization?
American Heart Association
American Beverage Association
National Automobile Dealers Association
Example of Associations
NRA (National Riffle Association)
American Heart Association
American Beverage Association
What is an example of watch dog function of a political party
The Republican Party tweets about Trump helping tornado victims
The Democratic Party posting on Facebook people to vote in 2024 election
The Republican Party posting on Instagram showing what president Obama could have done to help hurricane victims
The Democratic party Tweeting in favor of George Bush
