organizations that help interest groups raise money for campaigns
interest group
public opinion
advocate
political action committee
Why would an interest group endorse a candidate?
They want to gain support from that person if they are voted into office.
The AMA works to promote the art and science of medicine and to improve public health. What topics might they be interested in?
COVID spread, vaccines, more doctors in rural areas, access to health care
how money is earned to pay for political campaigns
public opinion
political action committee
interest
campaign financing
Who do interest groups hire to speak on their behalf?
Lobbyist
Why do public interest groups care about school lunch programs?
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a group of people who work to influence government about a set of issues
public opinion
lobbyist
interest group
advocate
This interest group promotes policies based on a set of core political or religious beliefs
single issue groups
professional groups
ideological groups
public interest
The Sierra club is American's largest and most influential grassroot environmental organization. What topics might they be interested in?
clean water, national parks, lower pollution, animal protection
This interest group focuses on topics that affect the general public like education and the environment.
economic interest
profession groups
single issue groups
public interest
Why would groups not want electric cars on the road?
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What is the difference between public policy and public opinion.
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collection of opinion or attitudes
bias
interest group
interest
public opinion
What public interest group would you create?
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Name a interest group we have disused in class.
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This interest group focuses on one narrow topic, such as immigration or drunk driving
professional groups
public interest
ideological groups
single issue groups
represent interest groups and communicate with officials
bias
interest
lobbyist
advocate
This interst group advocates for people in a particular profession such as doctors, lawyers and teachers
public interest
professional groups
ideological groups
economic interest
This interest group promotes the economic interests of their members in business, labor and trade
economic interests
ideological groups
single issue groups
professional groups
The AARP works to improve the quality of life for people age 50 and older and help them with issues they face. What topics might they be interested in?
insurance, retirement benefits, SSI, prescription costs
to promote or support
advocate
public opinion
lobbyist
campaign finance
What is an interest groups main goal?
Influencing Government
Why would groups want to promote electric cars?
answers vary
attention paid to something
interest
advocate
political action committee
bias
Favoring one view or another
bias
public opinion
advocate
lobbyist