Chp13 Interest Groups

Question 1

Interest group

Answer 1

Organization of individuals who share a common political goal and unite for the purpose of influencing government decisions

Question 2

The fundraising arms of interest groups

Answer 2

Political action committee

Question 3

Roles of interest groups

RPEAPP

Answer 3

Representation, participation, education, Agenda building, provision of program alternatives, program monitoring.

Question 4

Types of interest groups

Answer 4

Economic,
Equal opportunity
public interest groups, government interest groups.

Question 5

Groups of people who gathered together to protect and promote their interests. Naturally at odds with each other, work against the public interest and infringe on the rights of others.

Answer 5

Factions