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