Types of interest grps

Question 1

who represents an interest or organization and attempts to influence legislators on their behalf…

Answer 1

A lobbyist. (main goal is to influence policy.)

Question 2

What is the primary goal of interest groups?

Answer 2

to influence public policy

Question 3

a public or private association of individuals or organizations that attempt to influence government decision-making and/or public policy

Answer 3

interest groups

Question 4

an interest group that includes many groups or institutions with similar interests (usually individual businesses joining together in a larger interest group)

Answer 4

association

Question 5

interests groups: promotes interests for the collective/greater good ex. public safety, transportation, education…

Answer 5

public interest group

Question 6

to gain particularized benefits for specific interests ex. tax exemptions, fewer regulations ‘

Answer 6

private interest grp

Question 7

individuals join voluntarily and to which they usually pay dues.often consist of people who have common issues or concerns or who want to be with others who share their views. ex. NRA national rifle association.

Answer 7

membership grps

Question 8

Many members of associations are

Answer 8

competitors who also want representation individually before the legislature.

Question 9

an individual who represents a government institution to other governmental decision-makers

Answer 9

legislative liaison