Test 3 Quiz TX GOV

Fill in the blank: An ________ is an organized group of individuals that seeks to influence public policy.

• interest group

• political party

• bureaucracy

• judiciary

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the fundamental right of individuals to join or form groups, organizations, or unions to pursue common interests.

• right of association

• right to privacy

• right to property

• right to education

Fill in the blank: An ________ promotes the economic interest, maximizes wages, and maximizes profits of their members.

• economic interest group

• political party

• social movement

• charity organization

Fill in the blank: A ________ supports public policies designed to increase wages, obtain worker health coverage, promote safe working conditions, and protect the interests of workers.

• labor organization

• corporate board

• investment firm

• government agency

Fill in the blank: A ________ is concerned with social issues, civil rights, racial and ethnic matters, religion, and public interest protections.

• social interest group

• economic interest group

• trade association

• business lobby

Fill in the blank: ________ is communicating with and attempting to influence government officials on behalf of special interests.

• lobbying

• boycotting

• petitioning

• campaigning

Fill in the blank: A ________ is an interest group that lobbies for policies promoting religious interests.

• religious based group

• business association

• environmental advocacy group

• labor union

Fill in the blank: A ________ is an individual who attempts to influence the decision-making of lawmakers.

• lobbyist

• journalist

• activist

• legislator

Fill in the blank: ________ often involves ordinary citizens or local communities advocating for change.

• Grassroots

• Legislation

• Corporation

• Bureaucracy

What is the primary objective of an interest group?

• To influence public policy

• To conduct elections

• To enforce laws

• To create government budgets