ch 10 interest groups (test)

Question 1

what are interest groups?

Answer 1

an organization of people who share certain attitudes and interest and try to affect the political system by shaping public opinion,opposing or supporting candidates for public office and influencing decisions of gov officials

Question 2

where in the constitution does it say that we have the right to have interest groups?

Answer 2

the first amendment

Question 3

what is pluralism?

Answer 3

a theory of gov and politics emphasizing that many groups compete and counterbalance one another

Question 4

what elitism?

Answer 4

a theory of gov and politics that an upper class will hold most of the power and thus in effect run the gov

Question 5

what is hyperpluralism?

Answer 5

a theory of gov and politics that groups are so strong that gov seeking to please them all are therefore weakend.

Question 6

what is lobbying?

Answer 6

organized interest seek to influence the passage of legislation or other public policies by putting direct pressure on members of legislature

Question 7

what is the iron triangle?

Answer 7

interest groups, government agencies and congress routinely work together for mutual benefit