Interest Groups Quiz

What is the main reason for the existence of numerous interest groups in the United States?

• The government restricts the formation of interest groups

• Interest groups are not allowed in the United States

• Interest groups can form around any idea, policy, or cause as long as there are passionate advocates

• There are limited issues to form interest groups around

Which interest group focuses on protecting the environment?

• Consumers Union

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• National Pest Control Association

• Greenpeace

What is the role of interest groups in the government and public spheres?

• To provide information to government officials and act as public watchdogs

• To create conflict among different interest groups

• To limit the influence of the government

• To support only one political party

What is the term used for spreading information to influence people’s beliefs and actions?

• Propaganda

• Lobbying

• Super PACs

• PACs

What is the main purpose of political action committees (PACs)?

• To lobby government officials

• To spread propaganda

• To raise money for candidates running for office

• To raise money for interest groups

What is the influence of Super PACs on policymaking and elections?

• They have negative influence

• They have tremendous influence

• They have limited influence

• They have no influence

What is the origin of the word 'lobbying'?

• From the 1900s in Germany when people would seek out political leaders for personal meetings in the lobby of the Reichstag

• From the 1800s in the United States when people would seek out political leaders for personal meetings in the lobby of the White House

• From the 1700s in France when people would seek out political leaders for personal meetings in the lobby of the National Assembly

• From the 1600s in England when people would seek out political leaders for personal meetings in the lobby of the House of Commons

What is the main concern about lobbying?

• It has no impact on policy decisions

• It is not protected under the First Amendment

• It is seen as a form of bribery

• It is only done by concerned citizens

What is the purpose of lobbyists offering campaign contributions or other means of political support to government officials?

• To support the officials' vacation plans

• To support the officials' personal needs

• To support the interest groups' goals

• To support the officials' reelection

What is the concern raised by the increased power of Super PACs?

• They have negative concern

• They have limited concern

• They have no concern

• They have tremendous concern