Review: Interest Groups (eCART 8)

Which of the following do interest groups NOT do?

• nominate candidates for office

• influence government

• influence public opinion

Interest groups do which of the following?

• decrease costs of elections

• regulate the executive branches actions

• complete oversight of our government

• stimulate interest in public affairs

What term means directly contacting a legislator to try to impact policy?

• lobbying

• electioneering

• litigation

• nomination

T or F: Interest groups nominate candidate for office

• True

• False

T or F: Interest groups provide information on public issues to the candidates and public

• True

• False

T or F: Interest groups allow citizens to participate in government

• True

• False

T or F: Interest groups provide financial contributions and endorse candidates.

• True

• False

Lobbying is---

• the most significant way interest groups influence public policy.

• not a very important role of interest groups

• not an action of interest groups

• a form of peaceful assembly