Unit 6 Free Response

Question 1

What are the four types of interest groups

Answer 1

1. Economic: Pursue what benefits them financially
2. Public interest: Serve the interest of society as a whole
3. Multi issue groups: Groups that serve a constituency on multiple issues
4. Single issue groups: Singe issues make them usually more aggressive

Question 2

Define social movement

Answer 2

Public outpouring, attempt to change attitudes not just policies

Question 3

Types of social movements

Answer 3

Civil rights
Environmental
Anti-tax
Animal rights
Women rights
Christian Right
Gay rights
Anti immigration
Anti war

Question 4

What role does the interest group play in providing representative government?

Answer 4

1. Supply information to government officials
2. Supply information to public (substantive and political)
3. Held mobilize public
4. Held prepare legislation
5. Contribute to campaigns