Chapter 7 - Interest Groups

Question 1

boycott

Answer 1

a form of pressure or protest; an organized refusal to purchase a particular product or deal with a particular business

Question 2

direct technique

Answer 2

an interest group activity that involves interaction with government officials to further the group’s goals

Question 3

free rider problem

Answer 3

the difficulty interest groups face in recruiting members when the benefits they achieve can be gained without joining the group

Question 4

indirect technique

Answer 4

a strategy employed by interest groups that uses third parties to influence government officials

Question 5

lobbyist

Answer 5

an organization or individual who attempts to influence legislation and the administrative decisions of government

Question 6

material incentive

Answer 6

a reason or motive for supporting or participating in the activities of a group based on economic benefits or opportunities

Question 7

purposive incentive

Answer 7

a reason for supporting or participating in the activities of a group based on agreement with the goals of the group

Question 8

solidary incentive

Answer 8

a reason or motive for supporting or participating in the activities of a group based on the desire to associate with others and to share with others a particular interest or hobby