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Probably the most important thing that interest groups do is gather information they can provide for elected officials.

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gather information they can provide for elected officials.

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An example of an interest group would be: National Football League, The Chamber of Congress, Catholic Church, Republican Party

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The Chamber of Congress

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A PAC ...

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collects and distributes campaign funds and information

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Interest groups are really political parties

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False

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Which of the following is a primary function of interest groups? To nominate candidates for elections, To draft legislation, To influence public policy, To organize political rallies

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To influence public policy

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What distinguishes a Political Action Committee (PAC) from an interest group? Options: PACs are involved in lobbying activities, PACs are part of the government, PACs focus on fundraising for campaigns, PACs are non-partisan organizations

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PACs focus on fundraising for campaigns

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Interest groups primarily seek to

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influence legislation and policy

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What is the primary goal of interest groups?

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To influence government policy

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Private meetings, providing political information, and supplying nominations suggestions are examples of what process?

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lobbying

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What is an organized group of people who share a common goal and actively attempt to influence lawmakers?

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interest group