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