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18 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following is true about interest groups?
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May help pass new laws
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Which is the main concern of an interest group as compared to a political party?
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To shape public policy
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Which of the following is an example of an interest group using an indirect approach?
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Holding a demonstration in DC
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What is the main goal of propaganda?
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To shape public opinion
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Which of the following us not a positive way in which interest groups help the country?
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Dedicated to a narrow issue
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Interest groups have been criticized by all of the following except:
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Keeping the public informed
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Which branches of the federal government can be influenced by lobbyists?
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All three branches of government
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Which of these actions by a lobbyist is illegal?
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Giving vacation trips to lawmakers
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Written statement that supports one side in a case
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Amicus Curiae brief
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Group that works to shape public policy
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Interest group
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When all group members work to influence government
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Grass roots pressure
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Directly approaching policy makers to affect their decisions
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Lobbying
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Group of workers joined together on job issues
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Labor union
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Contacts public officials on the behalf of an interest group
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Lobbyist
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Events and issues that concern the people at large
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Public affairs
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Interest group within the business community
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Trade association
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Laws and goals of a government
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Public policy
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Group that works for the benefit of all citizens
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Public interest group
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