organizations that help interest groups raise money for campaigns
advocate
political action committee
public opinion
interest group
This interest group focuses on topics that affect the general public like education and the environment.
profession groups
economic interest
single issue groups
public interest
What public interest group would you create?
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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
What is the difference between public policy and public opinion.
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a group of people who work to influence government about a set of issues
interest group
lobbyist
public opinion
advocate
This interst group advocates for people in a particular profession such as doctors, lawyers and teachers
public interest
economic interest
professional groups
ideological groups
Why would an interest group endorse a candidate?
They want to gain support from that person if they are voted into office.
Name a interest group we have disused in class.
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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
Favoring one view or another
bias
public opinion
advocate
lobbyist
Who do interest groups hire to speak on their behalf?
Lobbyist
attention paid to something
bias
advocate
political action committee
interest
What is an interest groups main goal?
Influencing Government
Why would groups want to promote electric cars?
answers vary
how money is earned to pay for political campaigns
public opinion
political action committee
campaign financing
interest
This interest group promotes the economic interests of their members in business, labor and trade
ideological groups
single issue groups
professional groups
economic interests
collection of opinion or attitudes
public opinion
bias
interest group
interest
represent interest groups and communicate with officials
lobbyist
bias
advocate
interest
Why do public interest groups care about school lunch programs?
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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 promotes policies based on a set of core political or religious beliefs
single issue groups
ideological groups
public interest
professional groups
This interest group focuses on one narrow topic, such as immigration or drunk driving
professional groups
ideological groups
single issue groups
public interest
Why would groups not want electric cars on the road?
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to promote or support
lobbyist
advocate
campaign finance
public opinion