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interest groups sometimes keep track of the work of public agencies and provide this information to legislators, this is an informal part of what feature of the political process?
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checks and balances
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which of the following most accurately describes the term public opinion?
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the attitude of many people regarding government and political matters
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why are research groups considered to be interest groups?
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they promote particular policy views
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which branches of the federal government can be influenced by lobbyist?
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all three branches of government
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when interest groups keep tabs on the work of public agencies ( particularly what they have done "wrong"), they are fulfilling the function of __________.
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watchdog
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which can be an advantage of interest groups?
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they are a way to take part in government
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which type of interest group are the American trucking association and the national restaurant association
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trade associations
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what is the main purpose of a political action committee?
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helping to get candidate elected through electioneering
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which is the best way to measure public opinion
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opinion polls
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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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why might interest groups be considered harmful to the american political system?
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some of their actions are considered misleading and unfair
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which of the following statements about interest groups is true?
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they are an effective way to get government to respond to people's concerns
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what is the main feature of public interest groups?
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they benefit most people, even those not in the group
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why has membership in labor unions such as the AFLO-CIO declined in recent years?
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fewer manufacturing jobs
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how are political parties and interest group similar
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they both represent people who join together for a political purpose
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how does a political party differ from an interest group?
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parties are concerned with the interest of all voters
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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 washington dc
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how have web sites changed the way that interest groups do grass roots lobbying?
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they inform group members of important issues
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which is the main concern of an interest groups as compared to a political party
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to shape public policy
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which is a result of the american fondness for joining interest group
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a wide variety of different interesnt groups
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the most active interest groups are organized around with concern?
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economic interest
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how do the mass media influence politics?
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by helping to shape the public agenda
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what is the purpose of an interest group?
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to influence public policy
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