Question

1. Define Interest Group.
2. How are interest groups different from political parties?
3. What are four positive aspects of interest groups?
4. What are five negative aspects of interest groups?
5. What are five types of economic interest groups? Describe them.
6. What are some other types of interest groups?
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7. How do interest groups try to influence public opinion?
8. How do interest groups affect the outcome of elections?
9. Define lobbying.
10. Define the following terms and concepts.
a. public-interest group-
b. public opinion-
c. single-interest group-
d. PAC-
e. grass-roots-

Answer 1

1. A group of people that seeks to influence public policy on the basis of a particular common interest or concern.

2.As a reminder, a political party is a group of people who organize to win elections, operate the government, and determine public policy, whereas an interest group is a group of people who share common goals and who actively try to influence policymakers. ... Their specific purposes within the government, however, differ.